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Jun 23, 20222 min read

The Stunt Steal - Clyde Drexler's Chess Game

I remember hearing a story about Clyde Drexler when I was still in Middle School. Of course, at that time, I didn’t really know anything...

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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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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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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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Jun 16, 20224 min read

Is Fouling Correlated with Good or Bad Defense

There has been a long-held belief in basketball that great defensive teams don’t commit many fouls. In fact, many sages of the game have...

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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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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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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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