The Best Tool to Handle Pressure & Aggressive Defenders 🔬

This is one of the most frequently asked questions I get. And it's a tough concept: how do we deal with overaggressive defenders pressuring us? Here's how we train it.

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[StreetballStrategies]

Taking that step back is definitely an effective way to determine how smart that aggressive defender is. 👍🏼

[coachmatthewdyck]

"I'm a master at that fake defense" got me man ahahahah

[Toni-nfht]

I think you are a genius to design these drill and let player understand the game step by step.

[Asuraunl]

My friend is this aggressive defender where he is like a mad dog chasing for the ball it’s so hard to dribble when I see him trying to take the ball

[LondonRagasa]

As an overseas Pro in Asia.. I think the best way to handle any type of pressure is to be confident. I try to instill that with the younger guards because anytime a defender feels they can guard you/pressure you, more so if they rip you in the back court then you are seeing water bottles all game. I would say slow the game down and just exercise a simple back up dribble.. As all that is way too inefficient in terms of conserving energy, to be effective throughout the game. Just another viewpoint although great content.🎮🥊🔥

[zaryiscoming]

I needed this lol I have become a better shooter but dont know whatto do when someone guards be tight and aggressively

[more_than_basketball]

Dope drills, I like this breakdown and then how it's implemented in real play. Keeping the training game-like. Definitely gonna steal this one!

[itsjusjokespodcast]

i wish i had this bout 3 weeks ago, wouldn’t have been cut from my team

[ezbEtc]

You can also use your off hand for a bit of a push off it'll never get called

[nareshelam]

My tournament starts today 3v3
I'm mentally ready but physically not and now I can't sleep 😅

[RealTalk]

Great drill and great content. Just have these guys focus on using that off arm to create a little bit of additional space as they make that drive and they'll be solid.

[HeiTheGate]

I like to do the separation it usually will open up a shot if they respect your driving capability but I actually prefer to step up into the aggressive defender and use their aggression against them from a tripe threat and planting my pivot between their legs. Smart defenders will immediately back up because they know what I’m trying to do.

[AnaAthari]

Thank you coach. I love the good vibes and the background music, always makes it more fun to learn🔥🏀

[michaelterry]

Nash would always just flip his hips to closed stance and then hip swivel forward to go past them, protecting the ball with his leg and hand fighting.

[gbnbagel]

This is my final key to unlock my ability. Thank you so much

[AceXun]

Bro when it comes to teaching kids basketball as it should be on YouTube your like 101% out of 100... your like a wise Jedi High Ranking Master.. You and Paul Have this Beyond Basketball Uniqueness and IQ that will get kids Very far over all.... I'm like Yoda at this though👽😉... But I had to leave a Great comment Because you deserve it.👍🏿

[brndnx_x]

Retreat dribbles & side step counters do the trick. Gotta be able to have multiple counters off the retreat dribble. I tried this a while back but it didn't always work because i didn't think about counter moves.

[yaozuli]

The best tool to handle pressure and aggressive defenders is to take a step back to create some seperation for the next move/drive.

Thanks Coach!

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