Great help!! :D but I gotta ask, can you guys give a recommend distance between the offensive player and the defensive player? cuz when I do this I often leave to much room giving them an open shot or I get to close and its easy for them to get pass me, how far should I be from the player?
@kevinaddictus The "Wall Up" is a technique where you belly-up to the offensive player with both arms extended directly above your body to create a kind of wall for the person to shoot over. Belly-to-belly contact is good and now it becomes more difficult for them to get their shot off. Do not allow the arms to reach out as this can result in a foul call on you if there is contact. This is usually used after the player has used his dribble.
@ShotScience my friend also told me that..and i should also jump vertically in order to avoid getting fouled...Cause my friends notices that i jump diagonally forward or backward and that's the reason i foul people.. Any more tips on defending players down low and driving to the basket?? Nice vids..
@kevinaddictus Once you leave the floor and there is contact you usually are the one to get the foul call. Using the "Wall-Up" technique is a good idea instead. We will be doing more on defense soon.
i need help on defending people down low or someone who is driving to the basket.. cause everytime i jump up to block/contest their shot, i always get called for a foul.. and it;s been my trouble ever since.. can you give any tips or suggestions regarding my question?? thanks for any advice.. :DDD
@kevinaddictus Well, you have the answer to your problem in your comment. It is very typical that trying to block shots leads to fouls. We teach our players to "Wall Up" on anyone trying to score in the paint. When you look solely to block shots you set yourself up for the foul call. Blocking shots is very over-rated and usually gets you in trouble as you have found out.
it is way better to play a steggered defense because like u said many players donot have a very good off hand.. soo they cannot attack our front foot well... for players who do have both hand u have to give them no room to catch the ball.. or any room to dribbling u rlly suffacate their space trusting that if he does ever beat u , ur team has ur back
@koolman223 Well koolman, you can do what you feel is best for you. Today's coaches, especially on the college and pro levels teach their players to square up as you see in this video. The staggered stance sets you up for the attack of the higher foot and it is difficult to recover. One thing that is important to remember, good players will "Attack" you if you try to suffocate them by being in tight. We have this rule we teach: "They Crowd, We go!" The defender is in a fouling situation.
@m3v2p One extended arm is about right. You want to keep pressure on the defender so he cannot have an easy time dealing the ball or shooting. Mainly, don't be afraid that they will beat you. You should have team matres to help you.
@ThisMarkersPermanent A good distance is where you could touch him or her on their chest with a hand and arm extended. Any closer you are too easy to beat and any farther and you may give them a shot.
i had a match 2 month ago and I used this defensive stopper but somehow the offensive player can still easily get through me ... he's taller than me ..About 5 cm taller, was it because of the height coach ?
@gingshot No, it was not the height!!! You may be crowding him too closely, which gives you less time to react to his moves. You may also need to work on your footwork.
Sometimes thinking can do the difference in defence.For exaxmple,I am playing as 5 and due to many screens I often find my self against a much more agile "2","3". The fact that he knows he is more agile is his weakness however as he will try to either dribble instantly or fake a dribble and make another and go for the layup.Either way by positioning my feet as this video suggests I don't try to deny him the space but I gladly give him the first step and then block his dribble and trap him .
@DaredeviIGR Now you are thinking. Great job. Your really taking away his ball side drive by the overplay and helping to stop the drive opposite with the Rip Hand. Good job.
FUCK! I am the shittest player ever. I was playing with my friends today, and 2 were my friends friends, they kept making fun of me, even thought i was half right, eveentually the nicest friend, my best friend, told me we were better if I didn't play.... I kinda wished basketball was never a sport.
@JuniourD worst thing you can do is let other people get to you. You've effectively let them completely psych you out. Did you know that Michael Jordan wasn't taken on the varsity as a sophomore, but he never let it get him down, he just worked harder and eventually became the best player EVER. Who cares what jerks have to say. Focus on developing your skills while they spend their time criticizing others and you'll quickly surpass them. Stick with it!!
@darkslientt We recommend that you front him or her and do not let them catch the ball. They cannot score if they do not have the ball. You will need team mates to help you on the possible lob over the top, but this is the best way to stop their scoring.
If the defender has set himself to draw a charge but the collision was only knee contact or lower body contact, what's the call? I hear that contact MUST BE received in the torso to legally call it a charge.
What if a dribbler charges at a stationary opponent who is waiving to his mom in the stance? Blocking or charging foul?
@DwyaneWadeCounty The Official would probably ignore this as incidental contact. The player on defense must have an established position in front of the offense before contact occurs for it to be an offensive foul. Well, the mom question would probably depend on how good looking the mom was!!!
Hypothetically, if you have really long legs and you create a wide barrier with your stance (say, 7 ft), is that a legal way of guarding? I mean, you are not allowed to use an extending knee or leg to defend, right? You can only block the dribbler's path with your torso, right?
@DwyaneWadeCounty Officials will generally let you know if you are spreading those legs to far in order to control the offensive player. If the knee or leg gets extended they will usually call a foul. You can block the offensive players path with your body as long as you establish your position first and are not moving at the time of contact.
can sombody help me with remembering all of this during a game. cuz i just loose all basketball smarts durin a game and i don know how to deal with it
I wish that these basketball players these days would consider defense. Like I myself LOVE defense. I thrive to play defense. but all around my city its like if you have good offense then your considered a 'superstar' but last time i checked i haven't seen a 'superstar' without good/decent defense vs none / little. Not sure if you agree with me on this one but reaching isn't defense. its street ball tactics which lead to pointless fouls. Defense is actual work with your body and feet
@rayyx93 We could not agree with you more. Defense is not as flashy as some offensive players, but what really counts is when you shut those dudes down. We love defense and you have to remember this quote: "Offense wins games, but defense wins championships." Thanks for your comments and we support your defensive mind-set!
hi coach. i have trouble keeping up with fast players or BIG players. i can defend them for while but then they always drive in on me. I also have another question. when ever im caught in a fast break or i have a clear lain to lay up, i some how cant build up my confidence. please help me.
@moolchandanijai Just work hard to defend those bigs and try to take away their strengths and force them to their weaknesses. As for yourself, please check out our video "Finishes at the rim" for options on how to finish around the basket. These will help your confidence after you have a couple of them down,
hi coach. i can play half court basketball pretty well. But when it comes to full court games, i am not sure what to do and where to run.. any tips on improving my full court games??
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I'm all about defense. I love the mentality players have when it comes to playing defense in basketball. When I'm playing with friends at the park, I always repeat in my head "My job is to stop you. I don't need to score 20 or 30 points"
@Lach1234 Too bad there are not more players like you! Defense is so critical to your team and individual success. If they can't score they you have won a major part of the battle! Keep this mind-set.
being a quick guard i get people trying to force me left alot using the staggard stance. but, ive learned that a quick jab-step to the right will open up so much space to the left that even someone with no left hand could get by them
Hi coach. Coach, I'm having trouble with defending when my opponent does a crossover move, therefore breaking my ankles. How do I avoid being ankle-breaked?
@Theman0897: If they are good at the cross-over it's very tough to stop. One suggestion is to use the "Tip Hand - Rip Hand" approach. The Rip hand is used to be in the cross-over location and maybe get a touch on the cross. If you crowd them it is difficult to get the ball across, but they may beat you with another move. It's very tough and that is why we call this and "ATTACK DRIBBLE."
@yb33iii well, you're probably going to be pressuring him enough so that he keeps the ball on one side or the other (otherwise you'd swipe it right from him). So you just hedge to the side that he's holding the ball and, just like we show in the video, you adjust when he swings the ball to the other side. Doesn't matter where he is on the floor, the same principles apply!
@shoesrme11: Your problem is probably one of confidence. Confidence comes with time and practice to develop your self and your game. Just keep working on your confidence.
i need help because i have a kinda big friend. when we play 1 on 1 all he does is puts his butt to me and pushes me back all the way to uinder the basket and then makes the easy shot because im under the basket? can you please tell me how to stop him?
go way to be defensive...is by always havn ur hands moving... and to gaurd the oppenents stronger side...for example if hes right handed, always gaurd him on his right side...
@Mr626LA; Well this is one players view, however there is so much more to defense than hands moving. If he has a left hand and guard him to push him there you are in a very dark place. Only take away the right if you are sure that he doesn't have a left.
@ShotScience yea but im saying that if there left handed gaurd there left hand or if there right handed gaurd there right... atleast thats wat i do n it works for me...
@Fredfiness: Oh, but it does work! Whether you are right or left handed doesn't really make a difference if you move effectively on the movement of the ball. This is about one-on-one defense. Whether you force him over the top or baseline is a team concept and this is about one-on-one.
It's not about attacking the foot. It's more about driving to the opposite side of the line in which the defender is standing between you and the basket.
Lets just say the defender is guarding you with his lead foot right. If the defender's lead foot (right) is more to your outside left shoulder, then you would not attack his lead foot (right) and instead you would drive right. But if his lead foot (right) is a little more to the inside of your foot, then you would attack his lead foot.
@DwyaneWadeCounty we believe that if a defender is presenting a lead foot, you attack it. Go right over the top of that foot and they have to open up their body AND THEN try to catch up with you. If you're trying to make all the assessments that you are, your opportunity will probably pass. Most all top offensive players will tell you the same thing. The lead foot forward is pretty much an open invitation to the offensive player.
@DwyaneWadeCounty Yes. I believe that most of the time it's best to attack the lead foot. But sometimes it's best to do the opposite. I've seen players doing the opposite many times before. Kobe, for example, doesn't always attacks the defender's lead foot. I think it's more about reading the defender and judging for yourself on how to attack.
@DwyaneWadeCounty: Well DWC, there are many ways to "skin a Cat" so to speak. These are things that we feel are important in stopper or hindering the offense.
1. I became a center at my school. And the Play Maker force me to use Zone(2,3) any trick to stop opponent forward or center?
2. Sometimes i play 3 on 3 with my friends. I used to use Man to Man(Check). My Leader used to crossover me and i can't stop him. Any Trick?
3. A center must run as fast as he can in full court to defend the base right? If they drive after rebound to layup, What should i do if i can reach him.
@BurakkuCroWs dude...im a center too... my key to stop lay ups is to raise my hands in the air and make my body stick to the offensive player...Being a center is a very hard job... you need to sacrifice your body in order to be effective defensively.... hope this helps...... btw my original positon is the Two -guard or SG but because of our team's height I became a center...
@BurakkuCroWs ..well that's all you can do when you don't want to commit fouls..i think that is the best way, atleast they don't get easy shots ...because even if they make hard shots i think they cannot make it in a consistent basis ..because it is hard and also there is a lot of pressure.. making hard shots is just luck..not every hard shot is going in , remember that.. I also think that defense is not all about the center . it's about the whole team on how they help you inside to contest
@BurakkuCroWs for your first question, I'm not exactly sure what you're asking...
For your second question, you'll need to give your opponent a little bit of space because you'll want to have enough time to recover and cut off his route. Another thing is to have a VERY active Rip Hand and remember the tips from this video and Part 2.
Your last question is a little hard to understand, but in cases where someone is driving into you, you should stand your ground and take the charge.
You shouldn't foul them on purpose (only certain situations where this would be advised), but definitely contest their shot. If you feel you can get the block, avoid the contact and DON'T swing your arm at the ball. Look to just deflect it. If they appear to be coming at you and will potentially run right into you, stand your ground, get your arms up and take the charge. Really never any reason to let someone have an easy layup.
I had a friend who's from UK and he had wanted to play for his country: INDIA or Great Britain. Now usually to get drafted for the NBA, they expect you to play basketball at University level. Does it have to be at an American university or can it be at a sports Uni competing in leagues. Also I hear you got recruited for USA, how would you recommend my friend to make it for his country?
@LFC4EVA1990 the bottom line is that you HAVE to be seen to be a known player. If you're good enough, the right people are going to know about you. Obviously playing at the college level is important if you're trying to get the competitive experience and to become a known player. There are more and more international players, so it's not an exclusively American club.
As for making the national team, you just have to be selected because of your abilities and be pretty lucky.
I had a tip to ask. This technique you're teaching; is this suitable for a centre. It seems it would suit a pg,sg,sf, or pf. I'm not sure a centre would use this. Also I wanted to know; what areas are key for the centre to cover in defence while the 3 second violation keeps getting me. How do I move into the key at the right moemnts, I get in when the shot's taken but usually when the ball's on the rim, i'm gettin called. How do I stop getting caught violating the 3second rule.
@LFC4EVA1990 There is definitely different technique for defense in the post and we'll try and tackle this one in the very near future. As for your 3 second violations, are you getting called while you're on offense, or defense???
@ShotScience Fair enough. So if I were to play 1 on 1, would this move help cos I read up various stances. Im not sure what's best for a pf/center.
It's on offense of course, i didn't know it's possible to get called violation when on defense.I'm not sure how the count is going. is it 1-2-3 or 1 Mississippi-2 Mississippi (wrong spelling but you get it). But i see nba players in the key for more than 3 yet they aren't called. How does it generally work
@LFC4EVA1990 well, there's a lot to cover for post defense because a big part of playing D in the post is denying your man the ball. If he's able to catch the ball in the post (you shouldn't let him!) then you have to consider playing him when he has his back to you and then when he's facing you. In both cases, you want to have a solid stance, just like in this video. With his back to you, you want to keep contact with him and cut off his lane to the hoop once he tries to go.
@LFC4EVA1990 there's really too much to cover in the comments unless you have a more specific answer...
As for the 3 second question, it just wasn't clear what you were asking because we were talking defense. Anyway, you only get 3 seconds in the key on offense, but the actual length of that time is subjectively up to the referee. The actual count will vary from person to person, so you just have to make sure you're moving through and not camping out. In the NBA, rules are more "flexible..."
@ShotScience Cheers Chase, You're tips are so awesome. I can't believe you didnt go to NBA. Would've loved to seen you as sg for chicago bulls. Unless you support another team.
So what you're saying is, the counting varies between each ref with NBA being flexible. What do you mean and why is this? Is it cos of the slam dunks alley-oops ??
@LFC4EVA1990 the counting between any two people isn't always going to be the same. The bottom line is that you don't want to be in the key for very long anyway. You want to be flashing to the ball, setting screens, creating space to get the ball, etc. If you're actually in the key counting how much time you have to be in there, then you're not working at the things that are important to getting the ball and getting a score. Don't worry about the time, just know you only have a second or two
@ToneTheBackBoneTV: Thanks for your comment. This pleases us a great deal and we are glad we can help you teach your sons the game. Maybe Blake is a football player masquerading as a "Baller." The rules seem to be allowing for a lot rougher play in the past decade or so. Maybe by the time he gets older he will be right on the mark!
i play center on my high school team and i'm about 6'5". when i go for a block even if i get all ball the refs always call a foul if one of 2 things happen: the ball is still in their hand when i block it or if my arm is swinging down and not going straight up. other than stopping doing this do you have any tips about how to get the refs from not calling my perfectly legal blocks fouls.
its not just me thinking my blocks are clean, my coaches and even the players i block say it was all ball.
@wake0321: Well wake, the biggest problem shot blockers have is that they tend to swing at the ball looking to knock it into row 13! The best way to deal with blocks, if you must is to get the hand up and look for only a deflection of the shots. Not as dramatic, but effective. Any swinging motion is going to place your block in jeopardy. Hand up for a deflection!!!!!!
Respond to this video... An added point, the officials and not other players and coaches are the "FINAL SAY" in whether you foul or not. We prefer "Walling Up" on any shot that we can. It keeps us out of foul trouble.
I'm a post player as I'm 6 foot 5. I have been having trouble in taking the ball of my the dribblers hand as I know a slight touch of the oppents hand results a foul. I was told my hand should be going upward rather than downwards as this is seen as a offensive foul? Can you push your hand down to take the ball of your oppenent or am i supposed to go upwards when going for the ball.
@LFC4EVA1990: Well LFC, it is always better to bring your hand upward to tap the ball free as opposed to the downward tap. There my be no less contact but historically, officials are less likely to make that call.
can you give me tips for defense?? i'm a post player, i play both PF and center, when do i have to take my hands up in the air, or how to stop a dribble-driving opposing player without commiting a foul
@gryphus001: Hey gryph, this a tough question to respond to. The question is so broad that it would take a book to really help you. We will be posting some defensive videos in the future.
I love ur videos anyway I don't know if the "mirror-defense" would always work. I sometimes have to defend players by pushing them baseline but that wont work if u I mirror the 3-point line. What do you say about it?
@MaxSzadz: Well Max, the mirror defense is all about controlling the offensive player by alway being positioned on the side where he has the ball. Mirroring the three pt. line is nothing more the the starting point for your defense. You can direct them to the baseline or over the top. Where you pick them up and how you control their dribble is a key point.
@tithommebasket: We are located in Northern California and from time to time we offer camps in Oklahoma. We would always like to meet those players who follow our site. If you were to be in this area, contact us and we will meet with you. We are planning some Chat sessions in the near future that might be interesting. We will keep you posted on this.
When is ShotScience going to make the Reverse/Spin Video? I really need to learn that move for my 3 on 3 basketball game tomorrow in Physical Education. I'm a pretty good player actually.
@ShotScience i mean like when you steal the ball from another player, is it an out? lol i worded that weird sorry :( i was in a hurry to go to sleep b4 my mom came home from work. sorry :( THANX for making the basketball videos! they really really help!
an out? If u tip the ball of ur attacker and the ball goes out of bounce which means out of the side or baseline, then the ball is out and ur opponents will have to make an inbound. That's pretty good tho as the shot clock won't start at 24 again. Also u should try to tip the ball out of bounce if u defend a fastbreak. That way your team can recover in defense. A steal is actually when you or a teammate gets the ball and can controll it so he can driblle it/hold in his hands
@ShotScience ??Yeah now I do..... I understand now as I play the games. Have you ever read The Hunger Games? (I know this is nothing to do with basketball) lol :)
@SuperHuskers12: Start with watching our shooting videos especially the "Form Shooting Drill" and "Get you Legs into it." Nothing changes with the stroke mechanics when you shoot longer shots, just need to engage the legs more. Check it out.
@Sicc559: Well, we are really glad to hear that your defense has improved. That's great. We will not be making any videos on steals, at least not right away. Sorry!
Hi, I have a question regarding the defensive player. Can the defensive player put a forearm on the offensive player? I know that you can't place your hand/palm on the offensive player while playing defense.
@KlutchK: Defensiver players often get forearms on the ball handler and very often use the hand check on the hip of the driver, all of which is not allowed by the rules. None the less, they are seldom called on this. This why we offered "The Hammer" to deal with the hand checking. Check our video on this.
@xshadaak: It does not make any difference!!!! Go back over this video again and see what the real purpose is. It has nothing to do with your dominant hand. It's all about positioning yourself to take away there first step on the dribble. You are actually stepping over to take away the drive on the side where they may have the ball. You take away their advantage.
Hey coach, im only 5ft tall and i play basketball. I can make good shots within the 3 point line. but my problem is defending a 5ft 9 big guy, and his teammates are roughly the same height. how do i defend them effectively? im just sick of jumping up high to reach the ball and them getting rebounds. P.S they are not very good, they are just too tall for me to defend without jumping
@mastermind260: That's a real dilemma! We suggest that you work on solid skill development. We bet that you are probably quicker than they are. Learn to attack them of the dribble. Check out our video "Nine Finishes at the Rim."
@gryphus001: Shot blocking is all about timing and not swinging at the ball. A block can be very effective if we extend our hand and arm to where the ball is and get just a slight touch on the ball. this is usually enough to make the ball go off course. If we swing at the ball the officials often look for any contact for the foul. It's better to cause the ball to be a "Little" off course and not get a foul than to smash it against the wall and get called. The block need not be Awesome!
but i always have this feeling to punish them for putting up a weak shot.. Like when i predict that they are gonna shoot, i just jump up and smash the ball with all my force.. i always cant remember to just get a slight touch on the ball..
if you center yourself to the shoulder of the ball, and then they switch, and try to center yourself again to the shoulder, are you not just setting yourself to get crossed over? but good video, enjoyed watching. hope you have more in the future.
@MrJohnnyazn Well, if you review the information in the drill you will notice that there is a hand down to make the cross-over much more difficult. The "down hand" is called the "Rip Hand" and you will see it change from side to side. It's location is to take that cross away. Thanks for your comment and we do hope you stay tuned for more of our videos.
@shady347: Heu shady, no it doesn't mean that at all. By getting your butt down you will have a very balanced stance between toes and heels. If we are too erect or upright we find it difficult to move as quickly. Hope this clears up the question.
Great help!! :D but I gotta ask, can you guys give a recommend distance between the offensive player and the defensive player? cuz when I do this I often leave to much room giving them an open shot or I get to close and its easy for them to get pass me, how far should I be from the player?
IzDaChinoMhin 2 weeks ago
@IzDaChinoMhin Arms distance works best. You should be able to reach out and touch his chest with your finger tips.
ShotScience 2 weeks ago
@ShotScience can you make a video about trying out for a school team
4lifedeathwish 4 days ago
@4lifedeathwish We already have that video. Go to our You Tube channel and find the vide "Make That Team."
ShotScience 3 days ago
i do do the stance but im not too focused on that one man and he can easily fake a left or right and always get pased me, what can i do?
RamenRuv 2 weeks ago
@RamenRuv Just continue to work on this and pretty soon it will become easier for you. Practice takes care of everything.
ShotScience 2 weeks ago
@RamenRuv cheers, i'll keep that in mind
RamenRuv 2 weeks ago
@ShotScience How do you do the Wall Up thingy??? It might help me a lot.. :DD
kevinaddictus 3 weeks ago
@kevinaddictus The "Wall Up" is a technique where you belly-up to the offensive player with both arms extended directly above your body to create a kind of wall for the person to shoot over. Belly-to-belly contact is good and now it becomes more difficult for them to get their shot off. Do not allow the arms to reach out as this can result in a foul call on you if there is contact. This is usually used after the player has used his dribble.
ShotScience 2 weeks ago
@ShotScience my friend also told me that..and i should also jump vertically in order to avoid getting fouled...Cause my friends notices that i jump diagonally forward or backward and that's the reason i foul people.. Any more tips on defending players down low and driving to the basket?? Nice vids..
kevinaddictus 3 weeks ago
@kevinaddictus Once you leave the floor and there is contact you usually are the one to get the foul call. Using the "Wall-Up" technique is a good idea instead. We will be doing more on defense soon.
ShotScience 3 weeks ago
i need help on defending people down low or someone who is driving to the basket.. cause everytime i jump up to block/contest their shot, i always get called for a foul.. and it;s been my trouble ever since.. can you give any tips or suggestions regarding my question?? thanks for any advice.. :DDD
kevinaddictus 3 weeks ago
@kevinaddictus Well, you have the answer to your problem in your comment. It is very typical that trying to block shots leads to fouls. We teach our players to "Wall Up" on anyone trying to score in the paint. When you look solely to block shots you set yourself up for the foul call. Blocking shots is very over-rated and usually gets you in trouble as you have found out.
ShotScience 3 weeks ago
it is way better to play a steggered defense because like u said many players donot have a very good off hand.. soo they cannot attack our front foot well... for players who do have both hand u have to give them no room to catch the ball.. or any room to dribbling u rlly suffacate their space trusting that if he does ever beat u , ur team has ur back
koolman223 1 month ago
@koolman223 Well koolman, you can do what you feel is best for you. Today's coaches, especially on the college and pro levels teach their players to square up as you see in this video. The staggered stance sets you up for the attack of the higher foot and it is difficult to recover. One thing that is important to remember, good players will "Attack" you if you try to suffocate them by being in tight. We have this rule we teach: "They Crowd, We go!" The defender is in a fouling situation.
ShotScience 1 month ago
Great video! I really needed some help on my defense.
TorbillinOfficial 1 month ago
@TorbillinOfficial Glad to hear that you find our video useful.
ShotScience 1 month ago
how far should you be from the offensive player?
m3v2p 2 months ago in playlist Defensive Videos
@m3v2p One extended arm is about right. You want to keep pressure on the defender so he cannot have an easy time dealing the ball or shooting. Mainly, don't be afraid that they will beat you. You should have team matres to help you.
ShotScience 2 months ago
Good video.... (y)
jinan279 2 months ago
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ShotScience 2 months ago
your vídeos is very good, congratulations!!
esportista195 2 months ago
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ShotScience 2 months ago
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@ShotScience do you have a plan to make a video, How to Check your opponents? I mean steal the ball. :)
DontTouchMyHair8 3 months ago
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DontTouchMyHair8 3 months ago
what would be a good distance to be with your man?
ThisMarkersPermanent 3 months ago
@ThisMarkersPermanent A good distance is where you could touch him or her on their chest with a hand and arm extended. Any closer you are too easy to beat and any farther and you may give them a shot.
ShotScience 3 months ago
wut transition u use at the begining of video at the chase weekly blog part?
e05symbols 4 months ago
@e05symbols Possibly. Give ti a shot.
ShotScience 3 months ago
Jimmer needs to watch this.
celticsfanization 4 months ago 7
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ShotScience 4 months ago
@celticsfanization lmao
64matthew 1 month ago
i had a match 2 month ago and I used this defensive stopper but somehow the offensive player can still easily get through me ... he's taller than me ..About 5 cm taller, was it because of the height coach ?
gingshot 4 months ago in playlist Defensive Videos 5
@gingshot No, it was not the height!!! You may be crowding him too closely, which gives you less time to react to his moves. You may also need to work on your footwork.
ShotScience 4 months ago
when u said shoulder the ball...they fake left & drive to the right like chris bosh do..
pnoifr3sh 5 months ago
@pnoifr3sh If this is used correctly, it makes Chris Bosh's move much more difficult.
ShotScience 5 months ago
Sometimes thinking can do the difference in defence.For exaxmple,I am playing as 5 and due to many screens I often find my self against a much more agile "2","3". The fact that he knows he is more agile is his weakness however as he will try to either dribble instantly or fake a dribble and make another and go for the layup.Either way by positioning my feet as this video suggests I don't try to deny him the space but I gladly give him the first step and then block his dribble and trap him .
DaredeviIGR 5 months ago
@DaredeviIGR Now you are thinking. Great job. Your really taking away his ball side drive by the overplay and helping to stop the drive opposite with the Rip Hand. Good job.
ShotScience 5 months ago
FUCK! I am the shittest player ever. I was playing with my friends today, and 2 were my friends friends, they kept making fun of me, even thought i was half right, eveentually the nicest friend, my best friend, told me we were better if I didn't play.... I kinda wished basketball was never a sport.
JuniourD 5 months ago
@JuniourD worst thing you can do is let other people get to you. You've effectively let them completely psych you out. Did you know that Michael Jordan wasn't taken on the varsity as a sophomore, but he never let it get him down, he just worked harder and eventually became the best player EVER. Who cares what jerks have to say. Focus on developing your skills while they spend their time criticizing others and you'll quickly surpass them. Stick with it!!
ShotScience 5 months ago
@ShotScience Okay, thanks for replying :)
JuniourD 5 months ago
@JuniourD You are very welcome.
ShotScience 5 months ago
Hello. I was wondering, how do u stop a player from posting and scoring inside the paint?
darkslientt 5 months ago
@darkslientt We recommend that you front him or her and do not let them catch the ball. They cannot score if they do not have the ball. You will need team mates to help you on the possible lob over the top, but this is the best way to stop their scoring.
ShotScience 5 months ago
If the defender has set himself to draw a charge but the collision was only knee contact or lower body contact, what's the call? I hear that contact MUST BE received in the torso to legally call it a charge.
What if a dribbler charges at a stationary opponent who is waiving to his mom in the stance? Blocking or charging foul?
DwyaneWadeCounty 5 months ago
@DwyaneWadeCounty The Official would probably ignore this as incidental contact. The player on defense must have an established position in front of the offense before contact occurs for it to be an offensive foul. Well, the mom question would probably depend on how good looking the mom was!!!
ShotScience 5 months ago
Hypothetically, if you have really long legs and you create a wide barrier with your stance (say, 7 ft), is that a legal way of guarding? I mean, you are not allowed to use an extending knee or leg to defend, right? You can only block the dribbler's path with your torso, right?
DwyaneWadeCounty 5 months ago
@DwyaneWadeCounty Officials will generally let you know if you are spreading those legs to far in order to control the offensive player. If the knee or leg gets extended they will usually call a foul. You can block the offensive players path with your body as long as you establish your position first and are not moving at the time of contact.
ShotScience 5 months ago
can sombody help me with remembering all of this during a game. cuz i just loose all basketball smarts durin a game and i don know how to deal with it
InfestBloodWarX3 5 months ago
@InfestBloodWarX3 Well this and other things in basketball are achieved by practice, practice, practice. Then it becomes easier.
ShotScience 5 months ago
Well how do you work on you're on footwork ,because that is a crucial part of the game.If possible can you please make a video.THANKS!
socerfan89 5 months ago
@socerfan89 that is in the plan as we speak/
ShotScience 5 months ago
Hey how do you get better footwork ,because i have a good defensive stance ,but when i go against someone quick they blow by me ? PLEASE RESPOND
socerfan89 5 months ago
@socerfan89 You probably need to work on your agility, footwork and possibly give them a little more space to have time to react.
ShotScience 5 months ago
I wish that these basketball players these days would consider defense. Like I myself LOVE defense. I thrive to play defense. but all around my city its like if you have good offense then your considered a 'superstar' but last time i checked i haven't seen a 'superstar' without good/decent defense vs none / little. Not sure if you agree with me on this one but reaching isn't defense. its street ball tactics which lead to pointless fouls. Defense is actual work with your body and feet
rayyx93 6 months ago
@rayyx93 We could not agree with you more. Defense is not as flashy as some offensive players, but what really counts is when you shut those dudes down. We love defense and you have to remember this quote: "Offense wins games, but defense wins championships." Thanks for your comments and we support your defensive mind-set!
ShotScience 6 months ago
@ShotScience When im gettin ready to play, i always think about Tony Allen, I luv how he shuts down superstars!
RaimondBeast 6 months ago
@RaimondBeast Don't we all! He's awesome!!!!!
ShotScience 6 months ago
@rayyx93
I also like defense.
GJTmac 5 months ago
@GJTmac We do too!
ShotScience 5 months ago
hi coach. i have trouble keeping up with fast players or BIG players. i can defend them for while but then they always drive in on me. I also have another question. when ever im caught in a fast break or i have a clear lain to lay up, i some how cant build up my confidence. please help me.
moolchandanijai 6 months ago
@moolchandanijai Just work hard to defend those bigs and try to take away their strengths and force them to their weaknesses. As for yourself, please check out our video "Finishes at the rim" for options on how to finish around the basket. These will help your confidence after you have a couple of them down,
ShotScience 6 months ago
hi coach. i can play half court basketball pretty well. But when it comes to full court games, i am not sure what to do and where to run.. any tips on improving my full court games??
asshole93550597 6 months ago
@asshole93550597 Just play more full court games and you should pick it up as you play more. There are no secrets here. It's just a learning process.
ShotScience 6 months ago
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MireyaPendle8922 6 months ago
I'm all about defense. I love the mentality players have when it comes to playing defense in basketball. When I'm playing with friends at the park, I always repeat in my head "My job is to stop you. I don't need to score 20 or 30 points"
Great video btw. :P
Lach1234 6 months ago
@Lach1234 Too bad there are not more players like you! Defense is so critical to your team and individual success. If they can't score they you have won a major part of the battle! Keep this mind-set.
ShotScience 6 months ago
being a quick guard i get people trying to force me left alot using the staggard stance. but, ive learned that a quick jab-step to the right will open up so much space to the left that even someone with no left hand could get by them
ssbasketballplayer 6 months ago in playlist Defensive Videos
@ssbasketballplayer this is great!! You are working this out for yourself. Very cool!!
ShotScience 6 months ago
Hi coach. Coach, I'm having trouble with defending when my opponent does a crossover move, therefore breaking my ankles. How do I avoid being ankle-breaked?
Theman0897 7 months ago
@Theman0897: If they are good at the cross-over it's very tough to stop. One suggestion is to use the "Tip Hand - Rip Hand" approach. The Rip hand is used to be in the cross-over location and maybe get a touch on the cross. If you crowd them it is difficult to get the ball across, but they may beat you with another move. It's very tough and that is why we call this and "ATTACK DRIBBLE."
ShotScience 7 months ago
But coach what do you do when your guy stands at the top of the key
where do i need to send him because if i mirror the line he can choose a side
yb33iii 7 months ago
@yb33iii well, you're probably going to be pressuring him enough so that he keeps the ball on one side or the other (otherwise you'd swipe it right from him). So you just hedge to the side that he's holding the ball and, just like we show in the video, you adjust when he swings the ball to the other side. Doesn't matter where he is on the floor, the same principles apply!
ShotScience 7 months ago
What do you do if you are playing against a very quick defender
llabdem 7 months ago
@llabdem: Same thing, just give him a little more space for you to have time to react. Not too much, however!
ShotScience 7 months ago
i disagree with being on ball side. a little jab step and ball swing can get you too much to one side and leave other side wide open for a drive
pandemoniumt 7 months ago
@pandemoniumt: Well, we do have to disagree with your assessment, but then different ideas are what helps develop the game. Thanks for your comment.
ShotScience 7 months ago
scottie pippen should be teach defense 101
magicoke1 8 months ago
@magicoke1: He was a "good one", no question about that.
ShotScience 8 months ago
one thing i learned about everything, and that is to give ass beatings, u have to receive them first
EPVxRaize 8 months ago
@EPVxRaize well, we might have put it differently, but you're probably right ;)
ShotScience 8 months ago
I always get nerves when someone comes at me...how can I over come that....
shoesrme11 8 months ago
@shoesrme11: Your problem is probably one of confidence. Confidence comes with time and practice to develop your self and your game. Just keep working on your confidence.
ShotScience 8 months ago
WOW! This is a tough one. First don't give ground and then force him to his weakest hand. Hope this helps.
ShotScience 8 months ago
hi coach,
i need help because i have a kinda big friend. when we play 1 on 1 all he does is puts his butt to me and pushes me back all the way to uinder the basket and then makes the easy shot because im under the basket? can you please tell me how to stop him?
1xxxCrazyDudexxx1 8 months ago
go way to be defensive...is by always havn ur hands moving... and to gaurd the oppenents stronger side...for example if hes right handed, always gaurd him on his right side...
Mr626LA 10 months ago
@Mr626LA; Well this is one players view, however there is so much more to defense than hands moving. If he has a left hand and guard him to push him there you are in a very dark place. Only take away the right if you are sure that he doesn't have a left.
ShotScience 10 months ago
@ShotScience yea but im saying that if there left handed gaurd there left hand or if there right handed gaurd there right... atleast thats wat i do n it works for me...
Mr626LA 10 months ago
@Mr626LA: Well, the important thing is to go with those things that make you successful. Thanks for your comments and stay tuned for more videos.
ShotScience 10 months ago
@Mr626LA When you go against players that are ambidextrous, that will NOT work. If anything you should try to force them to the baseline for a trap.
Fredfiness 9 months ago
@Fredfiness: Oh, but it does work! Whether you are right or left handed doesn't really make a difference if you move effectively on the movement of the ball. This is about one-on-one defense. Whether you force him over the top or baseline is a team concept and this is about one-on-one.
ShotScience 9 months ago
Thanks. This is what i need! Because sometime i my friend pass by me and make a lay-up.
dropsblood 10 months ago
@dropsblood: Glad we could help.
ShotScience 10 months ago
It's not about attacking the foot. It's more about driving to the opposite side of the line in which the defender is standing between you and the basket.
Lets just say the defender is guarding you with his lead foot right. If the defender's lead foot (right) is more to your outside left shoulder, then you would not attack his lead foot (right) and instead you would drive right. But if his lead foot (right) is a little more to the inside of your foot, then you would attack his lead foot.
DwyaneWadeCounty 10 months ago
@DwyaneWadeCounty we believe that if a defender is presenting a lead foot, you attack it. Go right over the top of that foot and they have to open up their body AND THEN try to catch up with you. If you're trying to make all the assessments that you are, your opportunity will probably pass. Most all top offensive players will tell you the same thing. The lead foot forward is pretty much an open invitation to the offensive player.
ShotScience 10 months ago
@DwyaneWadeCounty Yes. I believe that most of the time it's best to attack the lead foot. But sometimes it's best to do the opposite. I've seen players doing the opposite many times before. Kobe, for example, doesn't always attacks the defender's lead foot. I think it's more about reading the defender and judging for yourself on how to attack.
DwyaneWadeCounty 10 months ago
@DwyaneWadeCounty: Well DWC, there are many ways to "skin a Cat" so to speak. These are things that we feel are important in stopper or hindering the offense.
ShotScience 10 months ago
Tons Of Question
1. I became a center at my school. And the Play Maker force me to use Zone(2,3) any trick to stop opponent forward or center?
2. Sometimes i play 3 on 3 with my friends. I used to use Man to Man(Check). My Leader used to crossover me and i can't stop him. Any Trick?
3. A center must run as fast as he can in full court to defend the base right? If they drive after rebound to layup, What should i do if i can reach him.
Option 1 : I make a foul by push him
Option 2 : Leave Him Be
BurakkuCroWs 11 months ago
@BurakkuCroWs dude...im a center too... my key to stop lay ups is to raise my hands in the air and make my body stick to the offensive player...Being a center is a very hard job... you need to sacrifice your body in order to be effective defensively.... hope this helps...... btw my original positon is the Two -guard or SG but because of our team's height I became a center...
mrejmanalo123 10 months ago
@mrejmanalo123
well hands up is good. But there's still a chance for them to point from lay up. Any other trick except block?
BurakkuCroWs 10 months ago
@BurakkuCroWs ..well that's all you can do when you don't want to commit fouls..i think that is the best way, atleast they don't get easy shots ...because even if they make hard shots i think they cannot make it in a consistent basis ..because it is hard and also there is a lot of pressure.. making hard shots is just luck..not every hard shot is going in , remember that.. I also think that defense is not all about the center . it's about the whole team on how they help you inside to contest
mrejmanalo123 10 months ago
@BurakkuCroWs for your first question, I'm not exactly sure what you're asking...
For your second question, you'll need to give your opponent a little bit of space because you'll want to have enough time to recover and cut off his route. Another thing is to have a VERY active Rip Hand and remember the tips from this video and Part 2.
Your last question is a little hard to understand, but in cases where someone is driving into you, you should stand your ground and take the charge.
ShotScience 10 months ago
You shouldn't foul them on purpose (only certain situations where this would be advised), but definitely contest their shot. If you feel you can get the block, avoid the contact and DON'T swing your arm at the ball. Look to just deflect it. If they appear to be coming at you and will potentially run right into you, stand your ground, get your arms up and take the charge. Really never any reason to let someone have an easy layup.
ShotScience 10 months ago
how do you stop the crossover
jamaicanhobos14 11 months ago
@jamaicanhobos14 by using the tips in this video! Big key is to STAY IN FRONT of your man.
ShotScience 11 months ago
I had a friend who's from UK and he had wanted to play for his country: INDIA or Great Britain. Now usually to get drafted for the NBA, they expect you to play basketball at University level. Does it have to be at an American university or can it be at a sports Uni competing in leagues. Also I hear you got recruited for USA, how would you recommend my friend to make it for his country?
LFC4EVA1990 1 year ago
You got any ideas what he can do?
LFC4EVA1990 1 year ago
@LFC4EVA1990 the bottom line is that you HAVE to be seen to be a known player. If you're good enough, the right people are going to know about you. Obviously playing at the college level is important if you're trying to get the competitive experience and to become a known player. There are more and more international players, so it's not an exclusively American club.
As for making the national team, you just have to be selected because of your abilities and be pretty lucky.
ShotScience 11 months ago
Hey Chase,
I had a tip to ask. This technique you're teaching; is this suitable for a centre. It seems it would suit a pg,sg,sf, or pf. I'm not sure a centre would use this. Also I wanted to know; what areas are key for the centre to cover in defence while the 3 second violation keeps getting me. How do I move into the key at the right moemnts, I get in when the shot's taken but usually when the ball's on the rim, i'm gettin called. How do I stop getting caught violating the 3second rule.
LFC4EVA1990 1 year ago
well....
LFC4EVA1990 1 year ago
@LFC4EVA1990 There is definitely different technique for defense in the post and we'll try and tackle this one in the very near future. As for your 3 second violations, are you getting called while you're on offense, or defense???
ShotScience 11 months ago
@ShotScience Fair enough. So if I were to play 1 on 1, would this move help cos I read up various stances. Im not sure what's best for a pf/center.
It's on offense of course, i didn't know it's possible to get called violation when on defense.I'm not sure how the count is going. is it 1-2-3 or 1 Mississippi-2 Mississippi (wrong spelling but you get it). But i see nba players in the key for more than 3 yet they aren't called. How does it generally work
LFC4EVA1990 11 months ago
@LFC4EVA1990 well, there's a lot to cover for post defense because a big part of playing D in the post is denying your man the ball. If he's able to catch the ball in the post (you shouldn't let him!) then you have to consider playing him when he has his back to you and then when he's facing you. In both cases, you want to have a solid stance, just like in this video. With his back to you, you want to keep contact with him and cut off his lane to the hoop once he tries to go.
ShotScience 11 months ago
@LFC4EVA1990 there's really too much to cover in the comments unless you have a more specific answer...
As for the 3 second question, it just wasn't clear what you were asking because we were talking defense. Anyway, you only get 3 seconds in the key on offense, but the actual length of that time is subjectively up to the referee. The actual count will vary from person to person, so you just have to make sure you're moving through and not camping out. In the NBA, rules are more "flexible..."
ShotScience 11 months ago
@ShotScience Cheers Chase, You're tips are so awesome. I can't believe you didnt go to NBA. Would've loved to seen you as sg for chicago bulls. Unless you support another team.
So what you're saying is, the counting varies between each ref with NBA being flexible. What do you mean and why is this? Is it cos of the slam dunks alley-oops ??
Thanks again
LFC4EVA1990 11 months ago
@LFC4EVA1990 the counting between any two people isn't always going to be the same. The bottom line is that you don't want to be in the key for very long anyway. You want to be flashing to the ball, setting screens, creating space to get the ball, etc. If you're actually in the key counting how much time you have to be in there, then you're not working at the things that are important to getting the ball and getting a score. Don't worry about the time, just know you only have a second or two
ShotScience 11 months ago
Great tips Chase! I'm trying to teach my little boys, and these videos are invaluable.
My son Blake demonstrates great defensive technique, but he thinks he's a safety & tackles kids. haha tONE!
ToneTheBackBoneTV 1 year ago
@ToneTheBackBoneTV: Thanks for your comment. This pleases us a great deal and we are glad we can help you teach your sons the game. Maybe Blake is a football player masquerading as a "Baller." The rules seem to be allowing for a lot rougher play in the past decade or so. Maybe by the time he gets older he will be right on the mark!
ShotScience 1 year ago
i play center on my high school team and i'm about 6'5". when i go for a block even if i get all ball the refs always call a foul if one of 2 things happen: the ball is still in their hand when i block it or if my arm is swinging down and not going straight up. other than stopping doing this do you have any tips about how to get the refs from not calling my perfectly legal blocks fouls.
its not just me thinking my blocks are clean, my coaches and even the players i block say it was all ball.
wake0321 1 year ago
@wake0321: Well wake, the biggest problem shot blockers have is that they tend to swing at the ball looking to knock it into row 13! The best way to deal with blocks, if you must is to get the hand up and look for only a deflection of the shots. Not as dramatic, but effective. Any swinging motion is going to place your block in jeopardy. Hand up for a deflection!!!!!!
ShotScience 1 year ago
Respond to this video... An added point, the officials and not other players and coaches are the "FINAL SAY" in whether you foul or not. We prefer "Walling Up" on any shot that we can. It keeps us out of foul trouble.
ShotScience 1 year ago
Hey chase,
I'm a post player as I'm 6 foot 5. I have been having trouble in taking the ball of my the dribblers hand as I know a slight touch of the oppents hand results a foul. I was told my hand should be going upward rather than downwards as this is seen as a offensive foul? Can you push your hand down to take the ball of your oppenent or am i supposed to go upwards when going for the ball.
Keep up with the good work.
LFC4EVA1990 1 year ago
@LFC4EVA1990: Well LFC, it is always better to bring your hand upward to tap the ball free as opposed to the downward tap. There my be no less contact but historically, officials are less likely to make that call.
ShotScience 1 year ago
hey, great video :)
dyou guys have any tips or videos on blocking?
like timing, and stuffs like that
MiRr0RrZ 1 year ago
@MiRr0RrZ: Not at this time. That will be in the future.
ShotScience 1 year ago
can you give me tips for defense?? i'm a post player, i play both PF and center, when do i have to take my hands up in the air, or how to stop a dribble-driving opposing player without commiting a foul
gryphus001 1 year ago
@gryphus001: Hey gryph, this a tough question to respond to. The question is so broad that it would take a book to really help you. We will be posting some defensive videos in the future.
ShotScience 1 year ago
Lol Fast fowarding is funny, nice video, waitin for the new cross voer vid, i luv cross overs :)
John0L3 1 year ago
@John0L3: It will be up pretty soon. Stay tuned for the new ones.
ShotScience 1 year ago
I love ur videos anyway I don't know if the "mirror-defense" would always work. I sometimes have to defend players by pushing them baseline but that wont work if u I mirror the 3-point line. What do you say about it?
MaxSzadz 1 year ago
@MaxSzadz: Well Max, the mirror defense is all about controlling the offensive player by alway being positioned on the side where he has the ball. Mirroring the three pt. line is nothing more the the starting point for your defense. You can direct them to the baseline or over the top. Where you pick them up and how you control their dribble is a key point.
ShotScience 1 year ago
is there a way to meet you, do you have different location in the USA or training camp?
tithommebasket 1 year ago
@tithommebasket: We are located in Northern California and from time to time we offer camps in Oklahoma. We would always like to meet those players who follow our site. If you were to be in this area, contact us and we will meet with you. We are planning some Chat sessions in the near future that might be interesting. We will keep you posted on this.
ShotScience 1 year ago
When is ShotScience going to make the Reverse/Spin Video? I really need to learn that move for my 3 on 3 basketball game tomorrow in Physical Education. I'm a pretty good player actually.
Nightshade599 1 year ago
@Nightshade599: Well 999, it won't happen by tomorrow! We will be putting it up pretty soon.
ShotScience 1 year ago
is stealing the ball get out an out?
Nightshade599 1 year ago
@Nightshade599: ??????????????
ShotScience 1 year ago
@ShotScience i mean like when you steal the ball from another player, is it an out? lol i worded that weird sorry :( i was in a hurry to go to sleep b4 my mom came home from work. sorry :( THANX for making the basketball videos! they really really help!
Nightshade599 1 year ago
@Nightshade599
an out? If u tip the ball of ur attacker and the ball goes out of bounce which means out of the side or baseline, then the ball is out and ur opponents will have to make an inbound. That's pretty good tho as the shot clock won't start at 24 again. Also u should try to tip the ball out of bounce if u defend a fastbreak. That way your team can recover in defense. A steal is actually when you or a teammate gets the ball and can controll it so he can driblle it/hold in his hands
MaxSzadz 1 year ago
@Nightshade599: Hey Nightshade, we missed this one! Probably a good idea. Do you understand what an out is? Just kidding. :) :)
ShotScience 1 year ago
@ShotScience ??Yeah now I do..... I understand now as I play the games. Have you ever read The Hunger Games? (I know this is nothing to do with basketball) lol :)
Nightshade599 1 year ago
@Nightshade599: We have not read the Hunger Game. We will put this on our list of books to read.
ShotScience 1 year ago
@ShotScience It is really good! I made lots of swishes in my PE basketball game today! YES!
November 10,10
Nightshade599 1 year ago
@Nightshade599: You are becoming the "MAN." Keep it going!
ShotScience 1 year ago
@Nightshade599 Well, Nightshade is a girl name.... :( I'm a girl. :) heheheee
Nightshade599 1 year ago
@Nightshade599: Sorry! You are becoming the "Woman." :) Can you forgive us?
ShotScience 1 year ago
@ShotScience lol sure. :)
Nightshade599 1 year ago
@Nightshade599: Thanks. :) :)
ShotScience 1 year ago
@Nightshade599: Get an out??? You meed to get some rest! :) :) Thanks for your supportive comment.
ShotScience 1 year ago
ok i need help with 3 pointers and free throws any ideas for videos
SuperHuskers12 1 year ago
@SuperHuskers12: Start with watching our shooting videos especially the "Form Shooting Drill" and "Get you Legs into it." Nothing changes with the stroke mechanics when you shoot longer shots, just need to engage the legs more. Check it out.
ShotScience 1 year ago
ok i need help with 3 pointers and free throws
SuperHuskers12 1 year ago
like the video. my D got way better, now i usaully never get beat anymore. oh and i was wondering if you could make a video on steals.
Sicc559 1 year ago
@Sicc559: Well, we are really glad to hear that your defense has improved. That's great. We will not be making any videos on steals, at least not right away. Sorry!
ShotScience 1 year ago
Hi, I have a question regarding the defensive player. Can the defensive player put a forearm on the offensive player? I know that you can't place your hand/palm on the offensive player while playing defense.
KlutchK 1 year ago
@KlutchK: Defensiver players often get forearms on the ball handler and very often use the hand check on the hip of the driver, all of which is not allowed by the rules. None the less, they are seldom called on this. This why we offered "The Hammer" to deal with the hand checking. Check our video on this.
ShotScience 1 year ago
what do you do if the player is ambedextrious like me
xshadaak 1 year ago
@xshadaak: It does not make any difference!!!! Go back over this video again and see what the real purpose is. It has nothing to do with your dominant hand. It's all about positioning yourself to take away there first step on the dribble. You are actually stepping over to take away the drive on the side where they may have the ball. You take away their advantage.
ShotScience 1 year ago
can you make a video on shot blocking ?
JRoq40 1 year ago
@JRoq40: We may get to this in the future.
ShotScience 1 year ago
Hey coach, im only 5ft tall and i play basketball. I can make good shots within the 3 point line. but my problem is defending a 5ft 9 big guy, and his teammates are roughly the same height. how do i defend them effectively? im just sick of jumping up high to reach the ball and them getting rebounds. P.S they are not very good, they are just too tall for me to defend without jumping
mastermind260 1 year ago
@mastermind260: That's a real dilemma! We suggest that you work on solid skill development. We bet that you are probably quicker than they are. Learn to attack them of the dribble. Check out our video "Nine Finishes at the Rim."
ShotScience 1 year ago
chase, how about shot blocking?? can you teach us to be a great shot blocker??
gryphus001 1 year ago
@gryphus001: Shot blocking is all about timing and not swinging at the ball. A block can be very effective if we extend our hand and arm to where the ball is and get just a slight touch on the ball. this is usually enough to make the ball go off course. If we swing at the ball the officials often look for any contact for the foul. It's better to cause the ball to be a "Little" off course and not get a foul than to smash it against the wall and get called. The block need not be Awesome!
ShotScience 1 year ago
@ShotScience
but i always have this feeling to punish them for putting up a weak shot.. Like when i predict that they are gonna shoot, i just jump up and smash the ball with all my force.. i always cant remember to just get a slight touch on the ball..
FrostJeremin 1 year ago
@FrostJeremin: What ever works for you! This is how we feel about blocks.
ShotScience 1 year ago
if you center yourself to the shoulder of the ball, and then they switch, and try to center yourself again to the shoulder, are you not just setting yourself to get crossed over? but good video, enjoyed watching. hope you have more in the future.
MrJohnnyazn 1 year ago
@MrJohnnyazn Well, if you review the information in the drill you will notice that there is a hand down to make the cross-over much more difficult. The "down hand" is called the "Rip Hand" and you will see it change from side to side. It's location is to take that cross away. Thanks for your comment and we do hope you stay tuned for more of our videos.
ShotScience 1 year ago
does sitting in the chair mean that your weight should be on your heels? im a little confused by this
shady347 1 year ago
@shady347: Heu shady, no it doesn't mean that at all. By getting your butt down you will have a very balanced stance between toes and heels. If we are too erect or upright we find it difficult to move as quickly. Hope this clears up the question.
ShotScience 1 year ago
never mind part 2 says step drag i got it.
shady347 1 year ago
@shady347: You are on it! Step Drag is the best slide movement.
ShotScience 1 year ago
when sidestepping does it matter which foot goes first?
shady347 1 year ago
This is a great lesson. Defense is so often under taught. Thanks guys.
blonsey 1 year ago
@blonsey: We are really happy that you find this info hel