Defensive Footwork Breakdown - Biggest Myths and Key Techniques

[@bri888]

I'm a simple guy. Coach mike makes a video and I click immediately

[@LockdownDefense]

My guy!

[@spencercates2421]

​@@LockdownDefenseMay you do a video all about shot blocking like fly by, rim protector, post, perimeter, and more

[@spencercates2421]

Great video I love your stuff man plz keep it up. Also can you do a defensive breakdown on Giannis

[@mp9782]

Another banger from Coach Mike!

[@LockdownDefense]

Appreciate it!

[@beckembrown7002]

Coach Mike, do u know why defenses weren’t able to stop the Pacers up-tempo style offensive scheme in the playoffs? I thought NBA teams historically had to resort to more slow halfcourt offense in the postseason, & so I expected the Pacers to take a massive hit but from what I saw, they played pretty much the same on offense.

[@gian323]

Any new defenders to look out for in the league? Any younger or current guards that need more love? I love your work and am glad to see you uploading again

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Jalen Suggs

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Dyson Daniels Alexander-Walker Dereck Lively

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[@agamsinghgill986]

Please breakdown Gabe Vincent's defence

[@buzzerbeater3350]

Regarding "Never bring your feet together" from the clips you've shown, it appears that bringing your feet together is appropriate when the offensive player first starts to make an aggressive driving move to the basket. Having both feet together serves as a launching step to gain the quick reaction step they need to prevent the offensive player from driving. Am I correct in this?

[@iradukundadelphin3710]

I have worked my defense, but I was barely improving; and when I started having a forward stance, I stole the ball like never before to score on me is very difficult now. However I keep going for steals and get beat some tips on it would help.

[@LockdownDefense]

Steals should be like candy. Great once in a while but not a steady diet. Pick your moments, study your opponent, pick up on his go tos and when you can make him go to them. Make sure your steals aren’t gambles but calculate maneuvers. Then it’s the technique side that it sounds like you have a pretty good handle on

[@salvell]

Can you do breakdown videos of Ron Artest and Ben Wallace two defensive player of the year awards not much individual highlights on them

[@engueranddetrain9499]

Can you make a video on Jimmy Butler lockdown breakdown please ?

[@gavinelcano7092]

Hey coach i can't decide between buying the lockdown book or lockdown academy. Which is easier to learn from?

[@LockdownDefense]

The academy is definitely easier with breakdown videos and workouts. The book is more coach centered and has a supplemental video examples. But the academy has full breakdown sessions

[@orangeballplayer]

defense is so overlooked nowadays and its needed more with how the rules favour the offense

[@spencercates2421]

Hey Coach Mike how long does it take for the lockdown academy email to send

[@LockdownDefense]

It should be sent instantly!

[@LockdownDefense]

Thanks for reaching out, glad we got it fixed and welcome to the Lockdown Community!

[@spencercates2421]

Thank you

[@mxchael9931]

what about staying on the balls on your feet instead of being flat footed since being on the tippy part of your toes makes you reaction time better

[@LockdownDefense]

100% big part I covered in Herb Jones breakdown

[@KaiScheller-t8u]

Uncle Mike it’s Kai can you make a video about Dwane wade🔥🏀⛹️