How To Guard Anyone (Lockdown Defensive Tips)

[@CoachFrikki]

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[@Rocketsgreenscreen]

How to be locked In

[@hex389]

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[@makalarmeskuurt8779]

Vidéo on how to make pass

[@jaswantr7184]

Dennis Rodman , About rebounding

[@akirajehrsonsmaranga2481]

Offensive rebound finisher

[@doomeke8451]

didn’t realize I could initiate so much contact without a foul call, thanks coach!

[@CoachFrikki]

I mean some of these plays (5:40 and 6:16) were fouls. But if you want to win - you play as physical as allowed.

[@jakeruzicka]

@@CP-qx2ff you not gonna get punched for playing good d 💀💀

[@jasan8177]

Same here. Im a strong guard but on defense i try notnto touch them so it won't call as a foul. After watching this video i wanna be a dog on the court.

[@tallrver]

@@jakeruzicka some mfs try to fight you for being a pest on defense

[@Sajjad09]

@@jakeruzicka some people have wild tempers

[@jasonliam112]

funny how you used the ref as an example for the defensive stance😂😂

[@riskiarsaka400]

joji😭

[@DJTREMADEIT]

Comedy 😭

[@ruthletaru1785]

Yeah... That got me too😂😂

[@grasz]

They ARE the most defensive players lol

[@SH0RTS-KINGGK]

Love the pfp 👑

[@owenschneider9489]

0:09 ill make sure to use this in my next pickup game

[@YubzBOA]

😂😂😂

[@ry_an.]

Good video. Stamina and fitness is underrated too. Its tough to play lockdown D guarding their best player and also getting all the buckets for your team

[@lightning5615]

True stamina and athleticsm is important

[@anubis4032]

@@lightning5615 just the stamina part athleticism is helpful tho

[@edwardgrenore126]

That's why most of the time if I see a scoring threat on the opponent team, I'll save stamina to lockdown on him while assisting my team to score, doesn't necessarily mean that I haveto score myself

[@taylorcarson9003]

Do y’all even play basketball or y’all just talk about it

[@ry_an.]

@@taylorcarson9003 I haven’t been able to play too much recently, but I’m coaching a girls team and play

[@damilla357]

I love you dude, with your help,my son is starting varsity as a freshman in arizona,this video is perfect for us because we wanna hang our hat on defense,thanks family

[@josh_hen_har3377]

All the best for you and your son!

[@Fiiloat]

Im also a freshman in az what school?

[@damilla357]

Surprise az

[@leahcimmmm]

All the best to you and your fam sir

[@saucy222]

imagine living in arizona LOL yikes

[@kirkpatrickg191]

As a wrestler first and a basketball player second. This video is great! Not crossing your feet, and being able to shuffle and slide, having very active hands, taking and giving contact, and cutting/pushing through screens, and having the iq to switch vs stay on screens, and knowing zone defense, and when to step-up, being able to change levels and speeds to keep up with your defender, not falling for fakes, will help with defense greatly, get you steals, and lock down defenders! It can be the difference between winning and losing.

[@masterchief5833]

Crossing your feet is necessary

[@karroyo3684]

This is the single most useful analysis I've seen for defense, this is definitely going to help me know what to practice.

[@michaelbolanowski7390]

Thanks for this video. My son is 12 and plays super tight/aggressive D. He take away dominant hand and uses the hand on the hip technique from that Kobe video and destroys people. BUT......... at any given tournament a bad ref ruins our day b/c they will call almost any contact on ball handler a foul. We LOVE your videos... keep it up. CHEERS!!!!

[@CP-qx2ff]

because hand checking is a foul

[@HemiSemi5.7]

Hand checking is a foul, 90% of stuff in this video is a foul. Any contact with ball handler with hands is a foul. James Harden got MVP cuz he abused defenders.

[@irvingkyrie2876]

@@HemiSemi5.7 only comment telling the trues right here

[@sandyscheeks9624]

I wanna show this to my friends so they can realize that defense can be played physically and not every touch is a foul, but I don't wanna reveal some of the secrets that I just learned in this video🤣🤣 Thank you so much

[@insuchaway]

I say use it on them, then show them.

[@TheWhereisben]

I almost never comment but I have to say I love this video. Perfect for visualizing defense fundamentals. I put what I learned to work in one-on-one against my buddy today and it totally upped my game. This channel is amazing. Thanks for all the work breaking it down for us!! 🙌👏

[@x1hoops]

James harden actually playing good defense and being used as an example for it is like seeing a bear standing upright trying to order turkey at the grocery store.

[@LoganNagol]

This is legit one of my favorite basketball highlights videos ever. So well done

[@Stokey1]

I really needed this lesson on defense. Up until now I’ve applied only 20% of what I can legally do on defense, thank you for the tips!

[@lucasnbsb1]

best basketball channel on the platform, been recomending your stuff to every hooper i know.

[@CoachFrikki]

Thanks for that.

[@sosmooth13]

Best video on defense by far. Most vids will say watch the hips, slide the feet, turn when you need to, good luck. I play solid defense but breaking it down for my students is a challenge sometimes because some aren’t as understanding of the game as others

[@sarasullivan2027]

Excellent video! I started playing at 18 and defense was about the only thing I was really good at. Is amazing all the things I did naturally in this video. But now I’m 38, slower, don’t play as much and need breakdowns like this to remember all the techniques to use against younger, faster players. Currently working on building up foot speed and mobility to be more effective on the court 😀

[@baller4378]

keep hustlin unc 🙌🙌

[@fitnesstogetherscottsdalen8087]

my absolute favorite video on my internet right now watch this almost once a week and always pre game.

[@grasz]

4:45 prime example of best offense vs best defense.

[@keith9544]

There's nothing better than real time examples of how fundamentals work. I love seeing footage of so many different pros at different levels, in different eras, in different countries, using the same strategies. Great work.

[@yoolhomie2566]

can't believe i sat through the entire 24 minutes. this video is a GEM. thank you so much!

[@diamondreal1164]

That's what we need!Thank u Coach!🏀Can't wait to see more defender videos🙏

[@MotivationSportPodcast]

This video on "How To Guard Anyone (Lockdown Defensive Tips)" is an absolute defensive gem! The detailed breakdown of defensive strategies and techniques is incredibly helpful for basketball players looking to improve their skills on the court. The emphasis on footwork, positioning, and reading your opponent is spot on. The practical tips provided here make it clear that becoming a lockdown defender is not just about physical attributes but also about understanding the game and anticipating your opponent's moves. Kudos to the creator for sharing valuable insights that can elevate anyone's defensive game. Time to hit the court and put these tips into action! 🏀

[@dominikkhilji808]

Love the video, great work! Never give em an inch, fight them for EVERYTHING! I would like to add what my coach always told me: They can’t score if they don’t have the ball. So Stick to your man like shit does to a shoe when you’re off ball defending and not on help.

[@dylanmyhrer1101]

the amount of effort put into this video is crazy, thanks coach!

[@CoachFrikki]

Yeah compiling and editing takes a huge amount of time. Well worth it though!

[@Wockeen]

Love the attention to defense it’s hard to fine this kind of content. Brilliant.

[@Rocketsgreenscreen]

Thank you Coach friki for all these tips, I have gotten so much better. I watched every single one of you videos till now. Starting from the rondo moves. Man it’s amazing what your doing for us keep it up 👍.

[@cedvick]

Yo that was hilarious. Not wide enough to the referee lol😂

[@josephgomez9463]

Hey man @coachfrikki, I just want to say thank you to you ever since the pandemic that's the time I take the game of basketball more serious,I became inspired by watching your videos, I learned that I can do greater things greater than my doubts, anxiety, depression.Lebron MJ Kobe and other nba legends introduced the basketball as a game that can be enjoyed, but you're the goat to me, you taught me how to play the game properly as a player who have a crippling anxiety and depression and has not taken much opportunity, I am proud to say that I had fun playing basketball because of you, basketball healed me, thanks to you ❤

[@wei-tingshen5319]

That’s the best basketball tutorial I’ve ever seen. I watch every time when I stay in the gym thank you

[@AskStevenBlack]

amazing video! Gave my son practical tools to apply to the mantra of "be aggressive on defense".

[@Trfq5636]

Love the videos. A video on how great offensive players handle close defense and pressure would be cool. Thank you.

[@CoachFrikki]

Thanks - that is a great idea for a future video.

[@solascriptura-e7t]

Absolutely. When the trap defense is coming/already is hounding the offensive player.

[@joshuapan9833]

best basketball channel ever anticipate passes getting more steals transition finishes would be nice this channel really benefits me ALOT

[@CoachFrikki]

Appreciate it. Transition finishes are pretty much these (swing step is the best) : kzbin.info/www/bejne/f36tgGZ_gtt1opo But I'm going to make a fastbreak video soon.

[@allanflores25]

👇 if you are the guy that never gets a chance to play offense but plays the best defensive so that’s why you get subbed in 😂

[@kunyang3803]

Defenders get love! favorite line in this video, thank you Coach!

[@adityakhare7704]

Gotta be honest, seen so many tutorials on how to guard. This one beats them all.

[@jjlee8438]

1:25 that was just pure gold Great vid as always coach!

[@Beanie4sure]

Man i just love this video. I really love defending more than anything in basketball. And it's true, it is all about heart and effort 💪🏻👍🏻 Keep up the good work fellow defenders 👍🏻

[@dalidagonzale3093]

the coachs frikkis get love too, YOU ARE THE BEST

[@angroooo9000]

6:43 best advice anyone has ever given me

[@Vladomination-1946]

This has been very useful to me when I'm playing against the toughest guys on the varsity team in summer conditioning. Thank you 💯.

[@Novaa._.]

Thanks man! Whenever I would try to pressure the ball I would always get out of position. You’ve got a new sub!

[@JustinCollier-rd4fs]

I have watched this video so many times. Absolutely the best!

[@MrWinningFlipper]

There was some tricks you mentioned that I dont really use, like biting into hesi's and jabs. Im a SF and this helped me so much for my D, and to be a good lockdown defender (aswell as knowing the defending tricks so I can use it against the opposition when im driving to the basket) Thanks Coach💓💓

[@alenwesker9552]

WOW! I managed to witness all the key defense skills all at once in this video.

[@Gztyo]

thanks a million for this video. ive only been practicing offencive moves(cuz its more fun) for months but ive been realizing that D moves r eqully important. blocking a goal is just like scoring a goal!

[@JordanConley808]

Probably the best show of defense I could find.

[@csgzus]

The referee as an example had me dying 😂

[@bdegnan2632]

Your videos take my game to a whole new level.

[@dombaxter0824]

I truly appreciate this video bro! I don’t play for no teams but I do play with the fellas and I want to be the best out there. These tips are going to help me do just that on the defensive end for sure. 👌🏽👊🏽🏀

[@olisa8518]

Just got across this video and I've been watching it for over 11min, I just wanna say thank you, it's been really good for my defensive play style, vielen Dank 🍻🏀

[@CoachFrikki]

Ich liebe das!

[@abrazafurcix._.4741]

I'm sure MJ manages this YT account, amazing videos mate!

[@Ivy-m6z]

Most usefull video I ever watched to boost my defense skill🎉❤

[@11Andruxa]

4:15 if the defender pins the body, that's a swipe of the off arm for the offensive player and an easy blow by. or a foul

[@vinuzo9548]

no its not. Almost every great defender does this. You just have to learn to release the handcheck whenever the player goes to swipe, as long as your hand remains on top, they wont be able to swipe back. They could perhaps swipe up, but outside the nba (james harden) thats pretty uncommon to see and it wont lead to a blowby

[@11Andruxa]

@@vinuzo9548 as soon as the hand touches the body, it's a swipe right away and a move toward the basket. They already teach that to kids in Europe and pros in Europe use it. NBA guys are the best at it

[@vinuzo9548]

@@11Andruxa which is why, as Kobe was saying, you place the hand on top of the players arm. Then they will have to bring the arm back and around your hand before they can swipe down, which is enough time for you to release

[@CoachFrikki]

@@11Andruxa The swipe is definitely a good weapon to have. But it's not an auto blowby against good defenders. Watch at 4:32 how Jrue Holiday plays defense against the swipe. Stays on balance and forces the offense into a really tough finish.

[@c0des]

i always come back to this video to help me refresh my brain and see what i should be doing better, thank you

[@franciscosamir5256]

This is really well made . I would just say that the super wide defensive stance is falling out of favor for a stance that's just a bit wider than the shoulders. Ps: Can you do one about rebounds? I feel this is key and offer forgotten

[@CoachFrikki]

Good point, being super wide is not for everyone. I personally find it works well for me, but others gotta master their own defensive stances.

[@Sugarist0]

7:35 showing Ben simmons for "Want the ball more than the opponent" is crazy lmao

[@TheFBIorange]

Great video, thank you, defensive tactics in basketball are underserved. They are also great for new players getting into the game to build confidence as they develop offense.

[@Ken_333]

This was so informative as always!! for me when i am the defender i always think that i will make a foul when i use my hands to make contact can you make a video on how not to foul or different kinds of foul that would be a problem solver

[@jjjkil2948]

shooting foul goaltending are the ones you need to worry about

[@jjjkil2948]

along with reach in foul

[@constantstupidity7886]

This was honestly a really helpful video and explained things thoroughly enough to get past my thick skull. Thank you!

[@777skiiii7]

Great vid, watched it all the way to the end while pausing to act out certain plays and tactics shown in the video so I could get a better feel

[@jazjaz2364]

Interesting ! Theoretically every "touch counter", "bump", "grab" is a foul but, like you say, for an active and good defense, you need to get physical and hope the ref forget to whistle. IMO the perfect def is a collective one because the rules are always favorable to the attacker. Once you get passed, your mate need to help

[@HumbleSinner_5]

“Be an athletic freak” 😂 I love it

[@DrippyCrew]

Just watched this now hopefully this helps me for tryouts🙏🙏🙏

[@antoniocaire]

i came here for a jordan masterclass because of the thumbnail but its even better!!! i mean jordan is the goat, but there are just things about his game only he could do LOL

[@jugbrewer]

To avoid biting on fakes, watch the dribblers waist / belly button, not their eyes or the ball. You can head fake, shoulder fake, ball fake, etc, but you can’t waist fake because that’s your center of gravity. Wherever your waist goes, you go. Great video!

[@KingR_]

I needed this

[@Nardfrmda201]

Great video, but that crossover step could be really dangerous. I don’t like crossing as a defender.

[@CoachFrikki]

Would love to see a video of you playing defense.

[@allanflores25]

Tip that I learned when guarding taller players: use a hand on them to keep them away from you when they try to post up because it will force them to fade or go away from the basket you probably think keeping them close is a good idea but it’s not because then they can just use their hieght to post you or drive

[@shadowstorm2230]

Can't forget John Stockton with those steals >--> Also appreciate the video it really helped to realize that there so much more I need/can do and work on I mean I never even thought stealing a crossover was possible. Appreciate the video ans keep up the good content. 💯

[@jonniebox9656]

New to the game, thanks for the legit breakdown.

[@Me_Is_You]

Just remember being embarrassed and humiliated when they get by you is part of being a good defensive player.

[@Ethank08]

This video was incredible and helped a lot. Explained everything very well and in depth. Thank you so much 🙏

[@inandoutfinishing]

Most essential basketball youtube channel so far.

[@afixprofix6802]

dude this video helped me so much cause i am shorter than everyone im like 4,9 and im 14 i went from a playmaker to a defensive demi-god now when we play pick up im always the one getting picked first over some taller kids.Thank you so much again :)

[@TObio169]

puting this video on my fav list!

[@Zubaarik]

Love your vids so much that i cant put it in words 😂❤🎉😅

[@chucksmith4624]

These videos are awesome. At 74 years old, I'm playing my best basketball. :)

[@johannllamas9246]

Funny how I felt like you were breaking down how I play on court brother, much love❤️‍🔥💪🏼

[@A34秘]

This might acc be one of your best videos, I guarded one of the most unguardable players in my academy after watching this

[@parkergabrielson9602]

great video, I tried that diving for the ball technique while I was playing street ball and not I have road rash everywhere.

[@yorozuyagin-chan6584]

Couldn’t help but notice how many times Avery Bradley was shown this video. I loved watching him play defense.

[@koolcreeper3626]

This help is underrated

[@MikhailTheGreenDesignerGal1996]

tbh this is one of the best tutorials ever . No Joke

[@홍정연-z7z]

I am a subscriber from south korea, and I love your videos, I always appreciate you for your basketball tips they are really awesome.

[@отот-с3ц]

I love your tutorials so frikkin much. Appreciate your work.

[@flokiragnars5332]

The best defense teaching video I've seen💪

[@CoachFrikki]

Takk fyrir það!

[@IgorDimitrov]

amazing channel, the amount of effort put in into editing the footage annotating and providing succinct crystal clear explanations is really admirable. A request: could you make a video about different forms of shooting the ball off the dribble ?

[@CoachFrikki]

Thanks. Here is an older video I made on 57 ways to pull up off the dribble: kzbin.info/www/bejne/eX6bkJqee9SsbJo

[@atakanmu]

amazing edit with lots of hard work. I loved how you used street basketball too.

[@khainguyen9657]

Appriciate the effort in making this video! So useful

[@beauaustin3582]

I love this man. So helpful. I am wondering, can you make a video on showing ways to get faster foot speed And agility?

[@anthonykhiliqjonesjr7790]

Defense is a Gift from God!!

[@donaldbiden636]

Im so glad i found this channel. But i always have a hard time defending ppl in the paint where they will jump as high as they can and put the basket in. They’d also grip the ball hard so even if you managed to touch the ball it would sometimes go in.

[@ML-u6d]

19:57 Here are 7 ways to get steals: 1) Behind The Back Dribble Steal - 20:00 2) Slide & Steal - 20:30 3) Poke Steal - 20:46 4) Bump Steal - 21:05 5) Lunge Steal - 21:38 6) Triple Threat Steal - 22:04 7) Crossover Steal - 22:37

[@jonathank3359]

Am really impressed by your channel it has helped me to improve my play in games. Thank u for all your great work . God bless you

[@neildcruz3227]

I have a Basketball Tournament this Saturdays this video really Helps me to get an Idea how to play Solid Defense

[@juncarlostapales2556]

I've been waiting for you to upload new videos thank you for the tips it helps me alot. Good job coach God blessed

[@Markovic338]

Thanks coack frikki!! This will help me so much in-game!!

[@benas8860]

This is the one i've been waiting for!!!

[@ruthletaru1785]

"NOW GO WORK ON YOUR DEFENSE!"...✌️😎 Roga That. And thank you for the great tips.

[@therealtay614]

Your videos are always top tier man