How to Handle Pressure and Play at YOUR Speed

One of the toughest things to do as a hooper of ANY level and ANY position is to handle pressure and aggressive defenders. But learning to do it and to control YOUR speed will change your game forever, and open up countless opportunities. Here's a look into how.

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[CoachFrikki]

Fantastic stuff, this is exactly how individual workouts with a trainer should be! Trainer playing defense and letting the player explore. Then giving points between reps. Simple cues, asking questions, and making stuff harder (handling pressure without being able to blow by). And of course every now and then flipping defense to offense and cook up a bit 😂.

[hoopmania]

This is elite content. I don't know how many people will realize how valuable this is.

[bashiratuishaq]

Who's here after being guarded by a trash talking defender

[jacobradford]

My biggest takeaway that helped me is the ball float. Because what happens a lot of people and younger players is aggressive defenders will make you tense up and feel you have to pound the ball or dribble faster but it’s the opposite you want the ball to float more so anyone out there getting ripped a lot and feel you have a good handle but don’t have the confidence this is the video for you.

[peterliu]

This was EXACTLY the video that I needed thank you so much. I just had a bad game where I had a lot of turnovers and performed bad under pressure, coincidentally you posted this and it's helped me a ton thanks.

[mrhoopfan]

Good all my young players, vs full court pressure: 1- change speed more than change direction, 2- Avoid slow spin (to prevent wrap around steal andr traps) 3. If you do change direction, use back dribble crossover or behind back dribble (always see what's in front) 4. Once you get a step, cut your defender off while dribbling to create a 5 on 4. One of the best moves vs full ct. pressure is a between the leg hesitation. When the defender sits after your hesitation, anticipating a change of direction, you then explode.

[MetricBeta]

Looking forward to more of these pressure-handling videos, not many coaches talk about it, this is the real deal. Thank you sir

[Ben]

I like the fact that this is not edited at all. You can see the mistake from him vs you as the trainer and helping him be more comfortable. Definitely adding this to my workout routine.

[daybydaybasketball]

Wow great video, super detailed!
This is also part of makes Luka so good. He always seems unaffected by the defense. Even when he's getting blitzed or pressured. Just staying calm and reading the game.

[jamespinkney]

I’m new to your content but you have covered many aspects of my game that needs improvement (pacing, use of off-arm, composure, etc) and these are great study sessions. Just want to say I appreciate it ✊🏾💪🏾

[DaOneAndOnlyZada]

this helped me so much i was never a bad ball handler but i understand now and how to take control of being under pressure. Im on my journey to becoming good at basketball as well as i am in football

[yellowkobe]

Needed this. Just started back playing again after barely playing since the pandemic and I’m 30 lbs heavier than I was in my playing days so I’m not blowing past defenders like I used too. This will definitely come in handy!

[blondetravonne]

Whole video was great but that last breakdown from 3:50 on was completely eye opening.

[theodoremanuelbalasa]

This is actually one of my most problem on basketball thanks so much i should master on how to fully control my energy and ball handling

[kevincaasi]

Outside looking in, I see that this trainer has the best intentions for his clients and is able to really communicate the golden nuggets that are valuable in the game of basketball. Not all trainers are capable of doing that.

[RobertWilson-kv]

I enjoyed that segment a lot. Implementing this drill with my collegiate and youth guards immediately. Thank you.

[hugoantunesartwithblender]

Uou, this video is gold. Praticing this in every training session made me a lot more confortable handling defenders.

[boogiex]

dropped a gem at the perfect time, i rlly needed dis 🙏🏾

[samlordi]

i feel like i needed this so much, i'm not so much used to playing pg but in my current team i am a point guard and it's so frustrating when you get the ball stolen all the time

[sioboy]

I've learned so much from this! Thanks! I've recently transitioned from a pure shooter/shot creator/scorer to a more ball handler/facilitator in my local ball club just because I wanted to expand my game. My friends agreed on my transition. Now I'm definitely gonna apply this and your other content as well.