🏀 Film Study for Point Guards | Kyrie Irving | Basketball training: optmlbasketball.com

[zaybucks]

He’s so different. This generation doesn’t appreciate his level of talent enough because of the type of person they think he is

[longhead]

Here’s my summary of the video if you can’t watch the full video
-Triple Threat & Jabs 0:39 - 8:38
Key Points - Use multiple jabs, slow jabs and fast jabs. Use jabs to clear space/relieve pressure. Use the jabs to move the defense while making a read. Defenders hand are down = high rip

-Changing Speeds & Deception 8:39 - 17:28. Key points - Play from Low to High and High to Low. Stop & Go Stutter Step, Stop & Go/Half Spin. Stopping on a Dime & Create Separation. Sink your Body/Get Low to Get Balance (Counter Move: Drive by Defense if They Jump Forward. 13:39 - 15:37). Change speeds with you dribble.

-Pull-ups & Mid-Range Scoring 17:28 - 21:43. Key Points - Footwork “Pound 1, 2”. Make the Read: If the big is back or retreating, take the jumpshot. Most players think they’re low & balanced, 19:35 clip is low and balanced. Elevate above the Defense, Limit Twisting or Turning on the shot. Always land on 2 feet.

-Finishing & Reading Secondary Defenders 21:46 - 25:42. Key Points - 3 moves against rim protectors 1. Bump and Finish 2. Euro Step/Step Around 3. Short Pull-up/Floater/Runner. 2 foot inside hand layup separate from Defense by changing speeds (24:51). Inside Hand Reverse Layup: 1. Seal off Defender 2. Extend Away From Defender (25:12)

-Body & Driving Angles 25:42. Key Points - Shoulder to Defenders Hip “Ball - Body - Defender” . Long Lunge & Explode off Back Foot (27:39). Drive in as straight of a line as possible (not curved driving line).

[georgeomondi]

Videos like this bridges the basketball gap between the US and the rest of the world especially in Africa where I am from.

[beniciohortle]

This man doing this for free you the goat 🙏

[bignardo]

Kyrie has the unique ability that Kobe had. An internal penchant for instant geometry. They can exploit the stances, angles, and balance of defenders. A very rare quality that 99.9% of PGs will never possess, no matter how much they watch these videos. Most will have to just depend on what they've always depended on. Constant practice, play, and repetition. Kyrie is one of one. Very inspirational though.

[the_pianoman]

I'm not even a point guard and this is helpful, thank you so much for breaking this stuff down. Extremely good stuff, I feel like my footwork has improved without even practicing this 😂

[miltontaylor]

Coach Waters, This is absolutely amazing. My daughter is going to absolutely learn so much from these film studies. Thank you for posting.

[dkceniceros]

I like the stop and go break down. I saw the emphasis of it. As well as the sinking body. That’ll be helpful since I am a quick player so if I can sell it good the defender will continue to stutter back, enough time for me to shoot.

Another thing was to Get shoulder to hip and explode (stay low) and don’t curve my route too much

[Biased_editz]

I need to learn 3 new moves he uses every week this list will be what I’ll know
:always land on two feet near the basket
:bump and finish 23:30
:euro step/ step around 22:06
:inside hand reverse lay 25:15
:landings on two legs mid 22:35
:drive in a straight lane 28:30
:low and balanced 19:45

[mrsir]

I like how detailed your film study's are. Most people just brush on the basic stuff

[zeanbunso]

everytime u drop a film study i feel so blessed 🥰

[richardcollins]

Great analysis. There’s only one Kyrie but all young players can work over and over on these little things to get better. Just have to be willing to study this stuff and relentlessly put in the work.

[Trfq]

Just realized you were my coach at Duke Basketball Camp when I was little. Love your videos, thank you.

[jlc]

Yes! Really appreciate this Kyrie Irving film study - helps my son THINK, learn & improve...thanks!

[koenwoods]

Keep working! You have a bigger impact than you realize man

[willklepko]

Love the videos bro!! Not a lot on basketball film study out there, and even then none of em quite like this

[nathanpurvis]

I learn a lot from these videos, keep posting these!!!

[cizmas]

Getting extra low on that pull up really helped me good video

[nosikuminyoi]

This give away came at the right time, good luck y'all

[Nadiaa]

Would be great if you make a film study of LaMelo ball. He definitely has talent.