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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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Sep 7, 20222 min read

Corrective Drill - No Flat Feet

This next drill is one that falls under the corrective category. Sometimes the use of this drill is unnecessary because the athlete...

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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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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 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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