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

[@hoopmania9912]

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

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Much love! 🤝

[@KODAKJACK47]

Seriously

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@mythix6127]

i shot 6-20 with 8 turnovers 💀💀

[@jacob69420]

@@mythix6127 same thing just happened with me man I went like 2-2 with 7 turnovers 😅its was my first day at point

[@scottclements5105]

@@sparksquad5674it’s been a year since this post. How’s the development now! I bet you are crushing it!

[@scottclements5105]

@@mythix6127what about you? Still making progress?

[@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!

[@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?

[@jcmtaz4]

You

[@Mrbreadmaker]

Me

[@impairedkd6992]

Never got past him and got trashed 😂

[@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 ✊🏾💪🏾

[@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😮

[@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!

[@MetricBeta]

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

[@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

[@hugoantunesartwithblender]

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

[@XDinoEL]

This is the best coach. He has fun with his clients and is a nice coach and knows a lot about the game…

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

I appreciate that 🙏🏻

[@XDinoEL]

@@ByAnyMeansBasketball No problem

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[@HeyitsAW]

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!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@blondetravonne]

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

[@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.

[@marvinsalazar8129]

this video is gold for basketball players, so grateful i have find this channel ❤️

[@RobertWilson-k9v]

I enjoyed that segment a lot. Implementing this drill with my collegiate and youth guards immediately. Thank you.

[@RobertWilson-b2h]

I enjoyed this segment very well. Implementing this drill with my collegiate and youth guards immediately. Thank you.

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

I’m glad you enjoyed!

[@deIeted_userr]

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

[@boogie3x301]

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

[@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!

[@rixsonvalentine504]

He is literally getting better in each step, what coach

[@dt-lg2oc]

Good time to upload I'm getting locked up Rn

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Get to work on it now 😈

[@MarkTheOne]

YO THIS IS WHAT I NEEDED FR

[@m7atthew]

YES COACH, this some quality content, these videos shouldn't be free but i'm so glad they are. Thank you coach

[@RandomShowerThoughts]

might be one of the best trainers I've seen

[@qwerty4902]

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

[@richardbrown7542]

Cant name a ball dominant pro that hasnt implemented this into their game, great advice!

[@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.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@o_vian1]

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

[@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

[@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 💪🏻

[@hoops133]

Perfect cues and coaching, wow. Allowed him to work through it and he picked it up quickly

[@Jre4m]

That was good detail to point out, thanks bro!!

[@TheFitnessPsycho]

Wow the live demonstration is amazing

[@Bornflyhuhu]

That trainer’s float is a thing of beauty

[@cperry7267ANBFPro]

I wonder how many times that this would be called a "carry" in high school or college? Of course, a "carry" is only called once every three years in the NBA so there would not be anything to be worried about in the pros.

[@watchyourankles7745]

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

[@cleversoar]

Crazy how we just saw a huge progress in such a short video

[@tracepinckney4288]

This is gonna help me so much! Thank you for these videos!

[@kamithegod00]

I know a good coach when I see one and he's it. good shit guys. 🔥🔥🔥

[@atktrap7328]

This is the example of a great coach🔥💯

[@rebeccaweathers3076]

This video is suuuper valuable. Coleman and Nolan Weathers… love their instructionals

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

🙌🏻🙌🏻🙌🏻

[@Jonmedinacoachingllc]

So valuable!! Thank you, coach.

[@nerfe8582]

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

[@crvenastolica2878]

This is what i needed, thank you man🙏🔥

[@MrBiglouie23]

This content is GOLD

[@isaacmendez1529]

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

[@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

[@nathanielrupa3624]

2:31 Dam that boy got a sick crossover

[@HtH520]

That kid is either a real quick learner, or a really good actor. Either way, great job.

[@ArchtFelix]

Good to know, i have always sped up when there is pressure defense.

[@zenitsuthunder3946]

1:54 2:33 4:34

[@DNique-cj2bg]

Great vid from top to bottom my guy

[@whattheheckff]

thanks for the great vid ive been struggleing with pressure this coming bball season

[@sudhakaralla1]

THIS IS GOLD THANK YOU COACH

[@grv_crayne9653]

Great coaching 👏

[@hqkiri2191]

Thank you for the lessons, this would help me very much.

[@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

[@osheylisticbeats]

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

[@tanieru6283]

I wanna see more of this 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@jeongeorge7109]

Dude this video was great

[@713j3]

Great video, I've learned a lot, I just subscribed

[@rossmarcos5301]

awesome moves, i'll add it to my bag

[@Jworthyy]

Great video man!

[@Chinosavage98]

Great work Coach!

[@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

[@keyotiknotchaotic]

Thanks for this content man

[@Rostgnom]

2:11 "I'm not carrying it" 😅😅

[@MrSonictheOtter]

Man, kid picked it up so quick. Good moves

[@fadhakintilerewa7509]

Mahn dis so useful 🔥🔥,

[@kumbertjoehl-lee8898]

Good important vid as always.

[@JCSent22]

Another +1up, learning everyday thanks

[@zakharvalasiuk]

more on topic of playing at your speed!

[@LewisHolmes-y1z]

Thank you for those tips.

[@anggapram182]

Great stuff coach ❤

[@Plzblv2]

You’re awesome mate!

[@djjbsmuve346]

Thanks! Going to work on this with my daughter!

[@Simply_Ando]

My friend/teammate does this unintentionally lol

[@coltonanders6816]

just played like 4 scrimmages in the past 2 days where I committed too many turnovers and got frustrated under pressure, I'm looking forward to how this will translate today

[@samickill9730]

This helped out a lot.

[@ssojyeti2]

this is awesome. thanks for sharing!

[@nohjunpark7845]

Imma bout to do this at my pick up ASAP

[@Hustlers_incorporated]

Thanks as always

[@Goofy8907]

Amazing ❤️

[@gianis3511]

Great video, new suscriber 👍🏼🏀❤️

[@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!

[@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

[@eq0028]

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

[@phetogomaloka5753]

Impeccable content.

[@Jesus-ip8be]

Awesome I need this! Thanks