The Peel Switch - Avoid the Mismatch Part 4
The Peel switch is an important concept when going against an elite ball handler who is hunting your poor defenders. In part 1 and part 2...
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Coach Mike
- Dec 15, 2022
- 2 min
The Triple Switch - Avoiding the Mismatch Part 3
In Part 1 and Part 2 of Switching week we discussed ways to avoid mismatch switches - by adjusting initial matchups and Fly switching...
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Coach Mike
- Dec 14, 2022
- 2 min
Avoid the Mismatch : Switching Part 2
As any switching coach knows, we need to be prepared when teams start hunting specific matchups. Yesterday we broken an adjustment to...
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Coach Mike
- Dec 13, 2022
- 2 min
Avoid the Mismatch : Switching Part 1
If you are a coach who uses a switching defense scheme you need to be prepared for teams that hunt for mismatches and who’s set plays...
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Coach Mike
- Nov 29, 2022
- 2 min
O.G. Anunoby Steals Leader Breakdown
With the NBA a quarter of the way into the season we take a look at the current steals leader, O.G. Anunoby, and breakdown how he’s been...
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Coach Mike
- Nov 11, 2022
- 2 min
Last Shot Traps - Winning the Possession Battle
So far this week we’ve discussed winning the possession battle. We’ve done this with toughness: diving for loose balls and taking...
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Coach Mike
- Nov 9, 2022
- 2 min
Limiting TOs - Winning the Possession Battle
At the end of the day, limiting turnovers on the offensive side of the floor will have a huge impact on our defense. Turnovers lead to...
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Coach Mike
- Nov 8, 2022
- 4 min
The Art of the Charge - Winning the Possession Battle
Day 2 of the extra possession battle. Yesterday we covered the battle for 50/50 loose balls, which you can read here: Winning the 50/50...
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Coach Mike
- Nov 7, 2022
- 2 min
Loose Balls - Winning the 50/50 Battle
How can we secure extra possessions in a game? Winning the 50/50 battles, winning the hidden possessions. These hidden possessions are...
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Coach Mike
- Oct 28, 2022
- 1 min
Brad Stevens Match Up BLOB Defense
This special situation defense is invaluable for stopping any easy baskets from happening during baseline out of bounds. It is a defense...
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Coach Mike
- Oct 27, 2022
- 3 min
Disruptive Control - On Ball Defense
Disruptive Control is one of the essential keys for an elite pressure defender. It is the ability to control and disrupt an offensive...
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Coach Mike
- Oct 21, 2022
- 1 min
Chest It - Stop Dribble Penetration
On this platform we’ve talked a lot about cushion slides, staying square and keeping the offensive player in front. However, defensive...
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Coach Mike
- Oct 18, 2022
- 4 min
Does Fouling Make or Break a Defense?
There has been a long-held belief in basketball that great defensive teams don’t commit many fouls. In fact, many sages of the game have...
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Coach Mike
- Oct 12, 2022
- 3 min
Defensive Warmup Routine - On Ball Defense
When we craft a defensive warmup, we should think of doing so the same way we craft a ball handling warmup. We don’t simple stick to one...
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Coach Mike
- Oct 5, 2022
- 3 min
The Closeout Footwork Debate - Chop or Not
To Chop or Not to Chop? Over the years, there has been a lot of debate if players should or should not chop their feet in a closeout....
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Coach Mike
- Oct 4, 2022
- 2 min
Pressure Box 1v1 Drill - Disruptive Control
This is one of my favorite pressure developing drills. It allows players to experiment with different techniques and get exposure to the...
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Coach Mike
- Oct 1, 2022
- 2 min
Outside Hand Steal - Tony Allen
When Tony Allen speaks on defensive technique, I’m surely going to listen. Many years ago I did a breakdown of his defense - it was so...
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Coach Mike
- Sep 26, 2022
- 1 min
Defending Ball Screens - On Ball - Forearm
This technique is credited to the first coach I saw teaching the concept, Coach Calipari and his staff at the University of Kentucky. It...
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Coach Mike
- Sep 21, 2022
- 2 min
Steering the Screener
Using Switching as a Weapon In the most recent Lockdown Podcast with Pistons Assistant Coach Brandon Bailey, he mentioned the importance...
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Coach Mike
- Sep 19, 2022
- 2 min
Mental Toughness - Courage to Fail
As a coach we all want players who embody toughness. And although I’ve spent much time talking about this subject on the Lockdown Defense...
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