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 😂.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Haha facts! Appreciate you!!

[@kingworldadventures]

That’s why you the goat the goat

[@cdaj_0550]

COACH FRIKKI I love your content bro

[@dabitodoroki4642]

hey coach waiting for your next upload

[@frost9239]

Love your content coach, good to see ya over here

[@bashiratuishaq2485]

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

[@nordinary-nerd4528]

Me

[@_sm00thi3]

@@nordinary-nerd4528 RIP. did you at least win against him? like in ones or getting past him?

[@hoopmania9912]

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

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Much love! 🤝

[@KODAKJACK47]

Seriously

[@peterliu1902]

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.

[@sparksquad5674]

i just did the exact same thing

[@ko-lade]

@@sparksquad5674I too

[@josiahdeadwyler5713]

Anybody that’s seeing this, Father God and care about us, He wakes us up everyday, and also He give us chances every time we wake up, we are sinners that sin daily, and disrespect humans and the Father Himself, His son the Lord died for us. We don’t deserve this greatness from the Lord and the Father.

[@joeythebabysheep4112]

Amen

[@JamesWise-rp4ss]

Amen 🙏💯

[@Theysleep25]

Amen 🙏🏽

[@TheFlowMc]

Amen

[@sean2seggsy]

amen

[@jacobradford6377]

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.

[@afeezekiel2885]

Repent for the kingdom of God is at hand 🙏

[@mrhoopfan1]

Good vid........To 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.

[@jdostergolfvlogs5281]

Great tips! Trying to help my 5th grade daughter get the hang of bringing the ball up and this will help!

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

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[@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.

[@brehninja]

great notice!

[@lejoneason1208]

Another thing i noticed is in the paint drill you didn't really use a normal crossover. You stuck with between and behind im assuming for added ball protection.

[@kksprstn6186]

you could still use a normal crossover as long as you gonna place the ball at your pocket side again to protect it from the opponent.

[@lejoneason1208]

@@kksprstn6186 oh I know. I was just answering the question. Because in that drill he never used it.

[@db2939]

@@lejoneason1208 tweens and tight behind the backs while floating work the best. If you're doing a regular cross tip your chest forward, almost feeling as though the ball is bouncing below your knees if that makes any sense. Basically the ball is bouncing as close to your body as possible, while also adding protection with your upper body. Then like he shows pull the ball back into what he called the pocket.

[@jamespinkney189]

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 ✊🏾💪🏾

[@Simply_Ando]

My friend/teammate does this unintentionally lol

[@blondetravonne]

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

[@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!

[@Rudeboydanyute]

Sameeee bro

[@deIeted_userr]

bro i had a problem i dont know how to communicate but THIS exactly solves it thank you man

[@theodoremanuelbalasa4904]

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

[@crablord7934]

This is probably the most important skill as a primary initiator imo. You can have the fanciest moves but if you can be forced into an uncomfortable frantic rythym you're still easy to gameplan against.

[@MetricBeta]

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

[@blesskonquer]

Im 17 but people at my school know me for the best player without any fancy dribble moves. I Can score on whoever without having to struggle. My tip it’s to stop trying to look fancy, use your off arm, and learn to use screens. Fundamentals can get u a long way

[@zenitsuthunder3946]

1:54 2:33 4:34

[@jdabelado716]

"Yep, I can a hamburger right now" LMAOOOO

[@Rostgnom]

2:11 "I'm not carrying it" 😅😅

[@qwerty4902]

You're a legend my man keep doing what you are doing!!!

[@Ben0103353]

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.

[@twowheelseatingmeals-motoj8080]

K.I.S.S Keep It Simple Stupid There’s always opportunities to do the crossover, or the behind the back, tween the legs - you have to pick the best time to do it.

[@boogie3x301]

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

[@mtbball3065]

Floating the ball more really let's you add more moves into your bag for sure

[@harshitjaiswalthehelpingha8408]

Lovely Techniques. It will help me to get better in basketball. In today's match, i faced this same problem. And, see my luck, I hit at the right spot on the youtube. I am new to your channel and I really loved it.

[@Cc3430-cj3ye]

Playing full court 5v5, then there is a guy locking me up full court, I did back down to avoid steal like this but always felt like the guy hand checking me as my off hand was locking up cant move, causing many turnover really hate that

[@paytonsample]

so this is why curry is always able to control the ball so well. he's never putting on 10 moves he's just back to the basket but still has his eyes up

[@steezymtb5876]

"I'm not carrying it" while literally carrying the ball is wild. You guys act like it's enough if any part of your hand is above the centerline.

[@gerson7366]

All you need is basic dribble against pressure. Not all those fancy tween, tween, cross, behind the back. Dribble with your hand then protect the ball with your body and your other hand. You have 8 secs to cross the line, and a huuuuuge space to work on. You can go diagonal going right, then when you're almost at the line switch to your left and cross half-court while maintaining the basic dribble while protecting the ball. The goal is to cross the half-court and run the play for the team. Not to be fancy and all of that shit.

[@desmondleee]

Super useful content. This is exactly what you need to take your game to next level. There are alot of tutorials out there but your videos are the ones' I go "Ah, I see that's why..."

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

That means a lot. I’m glad they can do that for you 💪🏻

[@KahitAnoLang648]

U can simply bump through ur defender.. Then the second time u try to bump him, u can simply spin before contact

[@Jacob-of2ch]

Anyone, coaches, players, I need some advice as I train by myself everyday so when it comes to defence I’m ok, a bit hesitant and when it comes to playing against defence I lack the confidence to drive to the basket worried that I’m going to hurt myself any ideas how to get out of this bad habit of being soft in game??

[@vhype233]

I call it power for my team, and we have won with this concept based off your concept. Where are your other examples?

[@Jibirqw]

This video was helpful as fuck I’m ngl you taught me a lot of stuff I didn’t think about before

[@nedaari1]

Wish I had you in HS. All we did was scrimmage and occasional drills with no feedback.

[@strayworks2722]

Being angry helps sometimes,but this will mostly only work for centers

[@isaacmendez1529]

Omggg why tf haven’t I thought of thissss, literally just makes so much sense

[@tobiasbrent7861]

how do I go up against taller people because I am a 5 foot 2 player who sometimes goes up against players who are way taller and stronger then me, I just get pushed around in paint.

[@noved317]

Man U just realize how good juror and Steph are dribbling 😂

[@jah-leah]

that was a gym. on a team now with only one true guard and having to bring the ball up and handle makes it tough. I'm a forward and against pros my handles just isn't enough. will try to work on this in the gym solo somehow

[@devw4967]

I just playing intramural basketball for our squadron and this would've been perfect. We had turnovers from full court pressure not looking up the court and not having control

[@derrick5380]

Problem is I'd prefer my guard not have his back to the offense. I need him to see the floor and run a play

[@yousuf1542]

what are some ways we can work on this when you’re by yourself

[@samlordi45]

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

[@hugoantunesartwithblender]

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

[@malibu2.010]

I usually love the content on this page but I don’t like how you taught him to be passive on offense. You need to be so talented/aggressive as a PG that people don’t even think to press you. Backing your guy down in the open court is something you do when you’re weak with your handle and afraid. It doesn’t help your team get into a solid offense, runs too much time off the clock, and let’s the defender know you’re afraid to dribble. Traps come from back side etc etc. stay squared up with defender try to avoid crossing over or going behind the back. Between the legs keeps you in a strong athletic protected stance when changing directions or in n out dribble. Only time I’d turn sideways is to step forward and into the defender the reverse pivot into hesi or in n out and go.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

All good. Disagreement is OK! I appreciate the support. If you watch any great point guard handle pressure as they’re setting up a ball screen, bring the ball up the court early in a shot clock, etc., this is how it’s done. I don’t think it shows that you’re afraid to dribble - in fact I think it does the opposite. Shows them that you’re so comfortable with the dribble that you can go at your pace and not get sped up

[@malibu2.010]

@@ByAnyMeansBasketball I agree that it’s a great way to set a man up to get caught under the ball screen but the drill being demonstrated here kinda seems like it’s teaching a ball handler to handle full court pressure in this manner. The only guy in the NBA I’ve seen do this was Damon Jones for the cavs when he implemented the scissor kick while backing a defender down in the open court. And the only reason anyone knows his name is because Lebron hit him for the game winner of the eastern conference finals. It’s definitely a skill that a guard needs to have in their bag but relying on it to get the ball down the court isn’t efficient. Your back is turned and you’re more susceptible to being trapped from your backside or less likely to see a man becoming open as your back is turned to half of the court.

[@silvesterheart6932]

Larry might sound silly but jimbei but he is the only one who has never been exhausted ,or went all out in a fight on the straw hat crew he has too much potential

[@Tljfromthetwelve]

Im also seeing most of the time the reason why you keep stealing the ball is because you had a hand on him or hand in his space but you could counter that with a arm swipe and make them play straight up defense cause he got pass you when you had to slide your feet insted of having a hand there

[@divineflight1221]

What do I do with halfcourt games and I get the rebound and get charged by three😂

[@Rhude_tiller]

Idk why but once he got it in the end I got so happy 😂😂😂 felt like I was the one training Fr lol

[@antoineedmonds7622]

How do I start my girls off to get to this point? They allow defenders to get way to far into their bodies.

[@deandrepage1048]

Drop the ego and pass the ball quickly

[@joshmitchell7953]

4:32 you also used no crossovers, straight between and behind

[@Axels100]

"i could eat a hamburger right now" is crazy

[@crvenastolica2878]

This is what i needed, thank you man🙏🔥

[@gianis3511]

Great video, new suscriber 👍🏼🏀❤️

[@badjinai.m.5871]

Thank you so much coach! You really helped me today, it's crazy. I play the point guard position and sometimes I can have this kind of difficulties against an aggressive defense. Too much dribbling makes me lose the ball while this technique that you ask to apply solves all my problems and questions. I will be sure to apply it and master it thank you very much!

[@Goofy8907]

Amazing ❤️

[@aarongavua768]

I've been trying to get down elevation on my midrange shots fluently. Do i need to do build leg strength to get better on elevation? I want to implement more midrange shots in my game.

[@tristanlaguerre4236]

Work on getting to a wall and holding a wall sit so you can work on having an explosive jump shot base. Hold the wall sit to up to 5min with breaks between intervals. U can add weight if you want.

[@aarongavua768]

@@tristanlaguerre4236 thanks

[@basketballtv5193]

@@tristanlaguerre4236 where do you hold the weight

[@eq0028]

insane differnce on how he was able to keep the ball protected by the end

[@gtxs.pablo24]

Float the ball in a way that if they pull the chair you can still be in control

[@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.

[@TheDynastyGuy]

Great video. Coughed up 4 turnovers tonight, and while I played well in other areas, bringing the ball up wasn’t one of em’. Ehh. Another day!

[@dt-lg2oc]

Good time to upload I'm getting locked up Rn

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Get to work on it now 😈

[@watchyourankles7745]

thanks for the tips. great content. cannot wait to use this in tomorrows practice!

[@chideraagu7742]

I use these types for Fencing ❤️😂

[@George-ni7tq]

This is exactly how my ex college dad coaches me

[@4181-d4u]

Jalen Hood-Schifino comes to mind. You can not speed that kid up, plays at his own pace and controls the tempo of games.

[@tylervinton1463]

I really don't think I'm going to teach my players to turn their back as the way to handle pressure

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

There’s a big difference between turning your back and using your body to protect the ball…. The former would definitely NOT be smart, the latter is used by all good ballhandlers 🤷‍♂️

[@KevinSamuelsKid]

It’s old school but it’s effective af

[@RoofDoctorsJoanne]

Useless crap......let's make a bunch of useless crossovers in front of the defender?

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

You must have missed the point lol

[@booya2k]

Someone send this to RJ Barrett

[@tgrace333]

bro game upgraded in 5 minutes jesus

[@estebanrivera4786]

4:44 lol funny facial expression x]

[@kumbertjoehl-lee8898]

Good important vid as always.

[@nohjunpark7845]

Imma bout to do this at my pick up ASAP

[@SobolionV]

Looks helpfufl, thanks!

[@sulfurousstench]

Thank you for this video

[@joeschmoe2011]

Thanks for a great video. This is some of the best stuff on youtube. BTW what is the profile of the player you are with in the video? age and level? thanks

[@kevincaasi926]

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.

[@alisametcalik]

denver nuggets champion foreshadow😮

[@osheylisticbeats]

Very helpful...the stuff about Ball Placement, nice!

[@00mc]

Thanks man! Im your newest mentee

[@o_vian1]

Thanks man,I always see Brunson doing that all the time,now am gonna do practice about it,it's really good

[@DrakeBruh-p9s]

man why you always try to face him up

[@tokbaaska5766]

Use this with skip step is more efficient

[@jeongeorge7109]

Dude this video was great

[@MarioSays713]

Knicks need to learn this

[@EmmanuelEdokpa]

him watching luka would help w floating the ball and timing his dribbles

[@nerfe8582]

I like your videos cause youre doing live drills compared to other videos i watched.

[@drobinson6329]

Great advice coach! But young players NEVER let a defensive player dictate you space, don’t play with the defender, get away from him quickly by using more space, use your arm bar and get up the floor faster!

[@jrev8089]

Great stuff. I'd say Christ Paul has this mastered. At this stage, he's slower than everyone, but uses all these techniques to handle pressure.

[@grv_crayne9653]

Great coaching 👏

[@JCSent22]

Another +1up, learning everyday thanks

[@DCtakeOFF]

This was great

[@patrickottey2304]

Way to break it down