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Tag Archives: defense
The closeout is the epitome of fake fundamentals
I have written previously about fake fundamentals. I think drills like the zigzag drill or three-man weave are fake fundamental drills: They look like they are teaching a skill, but the drill has no relation to the game and performing … Continue reading
Teaching lateral movement with proper shin angles
Below is a video by Brijesh Patel, the strength & conditioning coach at Quinnipiac University. This is exactly how I teach lateral movement with basketball players.
The 2012 NBA Draft: Finding the LeBron James & Kevin Durant Antidote
In 2009, I wrote “The Donte Greene Experiment” and suggested that Donte Greene learn from Trevor Ariza and become the updated Shane Battier/Bruce Bowen: A defensive stopper able to match up with superstars like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, and Paul … Continue reading
Basketball in the 21st Century
I am working with a freshmen team, and the players look at me like I am crazy with some of the things that I teach. Every player admitted that he had been told/taught never to cross his feet on defense. … Continue reading
Posted in Movement Skills
Tagged crossover step, defense, first-step quickness, step-slides
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