Defensive Warmup Routine - On Ball Defense
When we craft a defensive warmup, we should think of doing so the same way we craft a ball handling warmup. We don’t simply stick to one...
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Coach Mike
Oct 5, 20223 min read
The Closeout Footwork Debate - Chop or Not
To Chop or Not to Chop? Over the years, there has been a lot of debate if players should or should not chop their feet in a closeout....
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Coach Mike
Oct 4, 20222 min read
Pressure Box 1v1 Drill - Disruptive Control
This is one of my favorite pressure developing drills. It allows players to experiment with different techniques and get exposure to the...
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Coach Mike
Sep 6, 20222 min read
Off-Season Agility : Drill 1
I believe strongly that at its core, defense is a movement skill. Of course there are key perception elements, reaction time and...
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Coach Mike
Jun 22, 20222 min read
The Touch Slide : Defensive Footwork Series 5
So far we have covered 5 types on of ball footwork: the Cushion Slide, the Cross Step, the Two Touch Slide, the Contact Slide and now...
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Coach Mike
Jun 20, 20222 min read
The Contact Slide - Defensive Footwork Series 4
This next technique is more common in Europe and yields itself to a more physical style of play. But even in the NBA, players have used...
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Coach Mike
Jun 17, 20222 min read
The Two Touch Slide : Defensive Footwork Series 3
Earlier this week we discussed the technique of the cross step, today we will be breaking another myth in defensive technique, “Never...
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Coach Mike
Jun 15, 20222 min read
The Lockdown Ladder 2.0 - Footwork Training
About a year ago, I introduced the Lockdown Ladder into the basketball community. The first device focused on developing elite defenders....
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Coach Mike
Jun 14, 20222 min read
The Cross Step - Defensive Footwork Series 2
“Never Cross Your Feet” We have all heard the phrase when it comes to defense. Many of us have probably even said. I’m guilty too. But...
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Coach Mike
Jun 10, 20223 min read
The Cushion Slide - Defensive Footwork Series 1
This week we will be diving into specific defensive techniques for on-ball footwork. Of course we all know the classic lateral slide, but...
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