Kobe Bryant | Secrets To His Post Up Game - Basketball Skills Training

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[@josephgouldingofficialmusic]

Would this move work against people bigger than me?

[@willhooke]

@@josephgouldingofficialmusic Kobe (6'6") used to post up LeBron (6'8") So, definitely. And Hakeem was 'only' 6'10" and dominated: Ewing 7'0" Robinson 7'1" Shaq 7'1 He was agile and co-ordinated. Hakeem was strong and had good hops, I will admit, but was definitely shorter than guys he would beat.

[@josephgouldingofficialmusic]

@@willhooke Thnx

[@VTSander]

Coach, why are the Trail Blazers struggling so much? A video about them, and the effect Melo has on the team, would be very interesting

[@lennycoco]

Cuz they trash, and it’s not 2004

[@luke7277]

@@lennycoco But they were in the western conference finals last year, they just fell off. What happened?

[@johngriller4997]

They lost their best defenders and can’t stop anybody now. Offense wasn’t and isn’t the issue, that’s why bringing Melo hasn’t translated to Ws bc he doesn’t help on that end. They need good defenders badly. Defense is still crucial part of the game even tho the league keeps moving away from it with these soft rules.

[@alittlefinesse2077]

Stop trying to blame melo he’s coming up for the blazers they are underachievers

[@lennycoco]

Klutch that is a fact. Last year was fools gold. Yes they made it, but they did get swept. In my opinion once nurkic comes back they will be fine or in a better spot. And as we speak I believe they only 2 games out of the post season spot. But facing the facts. Melo is more of a ball stopper than he has ever been, I love melo but he still the black hole, and horrible defensively.. cj McCollum while offensively gifted is a under sized two and does not have James harden type weight to off set it. And is horrible defensively , always a liability. And dame dolla needs to pick a side. He needs to be more harden like in the first half then get his teammates involve he does every now and again, but every game he needs to come out and dominate, make that 27 ppg to 30 ppg. His team is struggling and he the best player he has to look within and tap into dominating the ball more in the beginning of games vs the ending. Also he gets exposed defensively as well but all point guards give each other buckets so that kind of off sets as well.

[@lennycoco]

This was extremely informative and very dope.. bout to head to the gym now lol. Puttin dudes on the block tonight

[@bballbreakdown]

Get to it!! Let me know how it goes

[@pigmentrich224]

U should practice 1st b4 using in competition. It's not that easy

[@DaTr3w]

@@pigmentrich224 drilling is key.

[@fallingscalesmedia]

How’d it go?

[@lennycoco]

Jonathan Perkins worked to perfection!! It just felt weird to do. I’m 250 so I’m used to being in the post , but jumping up and down was weird but it works, defender don’t know what to do cuz he is used to post players applying weight and not finesse

[@justinfrazier9555]

The split on the catch is so basic and I never heard of it. Great one to add in the arsenal. Anyone can do it and it helps me square up to the basket when I twist

[@bballbreakdown]

I can only tell u I WISH I had been taught this when I was in HS

[@gideoncheung8731]

dang absolutely same

[@therealbs2000]

@@bballbreakdown i feel like kobe innovated this for perimeter players by extending hakeem footwork principles past the block. Hakeem was doing this since the 1980s, and it was very underappreciated.

[@mrslick58]

Looks like the camera guy almost wanted to following the girl at 5:28 lol

[@jeromebranchetti6002]

I was searching for this comment as soon as I saw her 😂

[@willhooke]

For anyone thinking Posting Up is just for Centres and Forwards (aka Big Dudes with a size advantage); remember Kobe would happily (and successfully) post up LeBron James. KB ~ 6'6 - 210 lbs LBJ ~ 6'8 - 260 lbs Just sayin

[@tobiasbengtsson2112]

And Charles Barkley posted up Ewing... like Kareem said, closer to the basket, easier to put the ball in the net

[@7_k265]

Also MJ also posted up many people heavier than him I have posted up people who were stronger than me at one point it’s about technique and how effective you are being moving the defender

[@bas3998]

Can’t forget people even like Kyrie now, he’s less physical in the post than people like Kobe or Barkley, yet he’s only 6’2 posting up 6’5 players

[@Kingofkings987]

Ah yes, this is the best BBallBreakdown content

[@REVISCHRIST]

Coach nick loves the split step more than his own kids

[@bballbreakdown]

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[@danielchoe8402]

Man miss Kobe. Great stuff Coach!

[@macariosakayy]

KOBE🏆

[@Bintoy143]

Just watch how Hakeem taught Kobe those same moves but more on detail.. Kobe also Perfected the Dream Shake and Post moves, that is why Kobe's footwork is so phenomenal..

[@da_jeezuss8922]

Coach Nick's got that Hakeem the Dream footwork 😂

[@bballbreakdown]

Yes! Not even sure if Hakeem knew what he was doing

[@dopestwhiteboy]

Hakeem is who taught kobe all his post moves there are live videos showing their private sessions. Its a pretty interesting watch.

[@macabrx]

Damnnn coach got some moves I see👀

[@safarierick5688]

Tanks for making this video I am huge Kobe fan it's a need it goes beyond

[@stephenasmith9270]

Bro I can’t even watch this anymore after the tragic news

[@bballbreakdown]

😢😢🏀🏀🙏🙏

[@whitenoisedarkscreen]

Love those kinds of videos! Would love more of that for all other basket Foundamentals!

[@黄炳皓-d2x]

Oh oh oh coach that is awesome, it really surprised me. I often use Kobe's move in basketball games. Thank you very much for letting me learn it.

[@cappy2282]

Kobe was a beast

[@shanidgolam]

Coach looking like a baller with hesi demonstrations. Handles. Good video coach

[@keithramoran]

Coach that's a mortal sin, you're combining Kobe, Hakeem and Kawhii in one move

[@ChromaticTempest]

IDK if any of those players worked off the split in the post. Maybe Hakeem? I don't think it was or is that common.

[@rageflash9]

that drop-split is sick..gonna add that to my post up tricks..thanks coach NIck!!!

[@pepper2804]

Man this is really helpful,please make another video like this.

[@mmorris9751]

Content is off the charts! Every player should watch and learn how manipulate the defender using technique and footwork instead of mere athleticism and strength. That was Kobe's secret, but its a lost art sadly!

[@theroseexperience]

The split on the catch in the post is key. I'm older now and not nearly as fast so as a guard I use the post a lot more, this gets guys a lot and they just don't know what to do.

[@ssj_primal]

OMG this video alone is gold!!!

[@FoshoTheOne]

Kobe Bryant = 🐐🐐🐍🐐🐐💯

[@tonysample1738]

Faxx

[@drizzleprism5826]

The 1 time mvp lol

[@atwiineigonor6181]

@@drizzleprism5826 5 rings though

[@drizzleprism5826]

@@atwiineigonor6181 Rings are meaningless amongst the greats unless you have a finals mvp to back it up

[@atwiineigonor6181]

@@drizzleprism5826 well Kobe has 2 final mvps

[@Ketoza__Paul_Diddlez]

Thanks coach nick. This is much helpful as i like to post up alot. Its more effecient with all the shimmies he is doing. Cheers mate

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[@kenobibryant1637]

Love it Getting the high ground

[@raylee5461]

Haha

[@LuckyLuca2]

Nice

[@juliuscesarolivar7939]

Thank you so much for making this video sir I really appreciate it so much this was my problem, im excited to apply this tomorrow to my practice

[@DannySullivanMusic]

Split step is something both offenses and defenses should incorporate

[@bballbreakdown]

Yes! I’m working on some things defensively to incorporate

[@DannySullivanMusic]

@@bballbreakdown I look forward to it! No more broken ankles for this guy...

[@kelsstizzle2]

Coach putting the other coach on. That’s why we trust you coach

[@devvv4616]

Coach out here teaching nba players new moves!

[@Goxilla]

Hey Coach, interesting content but you owe us 7 minutes if dramatic music

[@bballbreakdown]

Lmao, WAIT til u see the next one

[@MrUrkel0730]

Don't forget the epic bass drop on a random dunk or made shot

[@rav781]

Can you hear me clicking my like button?

[@shirishsachdeva7820]

@@rav781 lmaaoo

[@willhooke]

@@rav781 LOUDA!!!

[@millivanilli4316]

This hits different now

[@James-tr6gv]

Please do more Basketball Skills Training video, just like this!!! It would be a big help to the game

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[@jordanmontalvo18]

The greatest Offensive player of all time!!! The most skilled player of all time. Kobe Bean Bryant !!!

[@willhooke]

Great video, Coach Nick! With a lot of emphasis on 2010s basketball, such as a Curry and Harden style of play, actually being able to Post Up will get you easier points, because people just won't really know what to do to defend it. And that bouncing, side to side, backdown is gold. Even fairly average defenders can resist a backdown. But using that bounding method is a key. They zig, we zag!

[@bballbreakdown]

Yes! And it can be used a little farther from the basket too. Zion is great at it

[@willhooke]

​@@bballbreakdown Yes! It does not have to be done from the Block! You can start from 15-18' ~ which is a great spot against a 2-3 Zone, because it is a little way from the Center. The Center then has to scurry across to you (opening up for a Cut), or let you take a shot from the High Post. And the better your handle, the deadlier you are with a Post Game. The bounding, zig zag backdown was what I was missing. Thank you for including that!

[@willhooke]

​@@bballbreakdown if on the Post Entry catch, I jump back into my defender a little, will that be called a foul?!

[@IllmindofJonathan]

Yup. I'm adding this to my game.

[@genblankx1278]

Such an interesting tactic, makes me love the game even more. Thanks Coach, I just took my game up a knot.

[@benjenkincpa]

Awesome video

[@michaelwu3404]

Coach Nick that was a flipping brilliant video, keep it up!!

[@aznboyrice131]

Okokok I see that foot work coach 👀

[@kandpelectric2550]

R.I.P. Kobe and GiGi!

[@xbling17]

Awesome job breaking it down coach 💪

[@Lqck.]

Ballbreakdown the 🐐

[@str8duval]

this is of Kobe

[@WHITEPERSUAS1ON]

More of these please!!!

[@bballbreakdown]

I’ve got another one with these guys, stay tuned!!

[@WHITEPERSUAS1ON]

BBALLBREAKDOWN thanks coach. I’m in!

[@mattvalin1958]

These are awesome to cut through the doldrums of a waaaayyyy too long NBA season. Thanks! I'm a smaller guy but I'm getting older and have been toying with the idea of trying to post people up.

[@bballbreakdown]

Get your butt down there!!! 👍🏀🤣💪

[@dragosbadescu8267]

Omg check your breathing and cardio please, love your vids , love from Romania!

[@willhooke]

If you have a good handle, you'll do well. Most people aren't used to it, so you'll get buckets :) Being small isn't an issue, you've just got to be a bit more savvy about things ;)

[@mattvalin1958]

@@bballbreakdown My favorite NBA player is Monta Ellis and he used to post up quite a bit after those 'We Believe' teams so I'd love to! But I think my friends would have an issue with the smallest guy on the court (I'm 5'8) taking up possessions trying to back down bigger guys....but I'm emboldened now. Thanks!

[@hex-2748]

Great video coach. Wasnt able to utilized this move on my playing days since Im too short.

[@futurehofer1564]

So nice of Sumner to give up his time for the video just to demonstrate the moves 🔥💯

[@Chandasouk]

Been a while since I've seen videos like this!

[@team99sports86]

That's some great insight to Kobe moves. Nice one coaches. 👏👍

[@bballbreakdown]

🏀🏀🙏🙏

[@anfer.sneeze]

great footwork, coach!

[@Halkaniin]

I'm not a pro baller by any means but I've naturally been splitting my feet on the catch and pivoting both ways since a kid, from watching MJ, Hakeem, and Kobe

[@bballbreakdown]

Awesome. It’s such a lethal way to attack

[@Pocopicopaully]

Hops also make it easier to stay on balance and not put all your weight into the defender. If you put all your weight on your defender and they decide to pull the chair on you, that extra bit of balance from the two foot hops will just make them look flat out silly. Great vid Coach!

[@bballbreakdown]

Great point!! 🏀🙏

[@yungjamir]

RIP Kobe Bryant! 🙏🙏🙏

[@GrapeCheckerBoard]

Another basketball coach on KZbin has commented that post-ups are a combination of “going through” a defender with strength and “going around” your defender with quickness, depending on the physical abilities of you and them.

[@eastonroberts2782]

Crazy watching this now Rip mamba

[@bballbreakdown]

😢🏀🙏

[@foxshop7898]

Love this! Thank you

[@bballbreakdown]

🏀 🙏

[@stephon_the_icon1764]

I am going to use this post game to my standards IRL basketball

[@jotho1793]

Really good content 👌

[@chriswillis7154]

This feels like it's targeted at the Raptors with Lowry and FVV. Both the best small PG defenders in the post. It's hilarious to watch everyone salivate when they match up with Lowry in the post and Lowry almost always wins.

[@100ksubswithoutanysubs5]

RIP to Kobe

[@moisessobrepena75]

I see Kobe in the title I click right away And oh Thanks Coach

[@ugie8851]

Love it coach!

[@aaronrivera1571]

Rip Kobe Bryant

[@iampetergriffin]

An interesting takeaway from this is the importance of footwork. No one had good footwork, the coaches we can all understand, but the Pacer guard was lacking there. In order to really do what coach Nick is teaching here you've gotta have the timing and rhythm down with your feet. Kobe and Hakeem could definitely have given a masterclass on it for this video.

[@lanceplopenio155]

Kobe the GOAT

[@user-nm5tp7dl2z]

Jordan is still the GOAT though

[@avoiceup3222]

N Kobe is the goat

[@user-nm5tp7dl2z]

@@avoiceup3222 I think he's top 5, but not the GOAT

[@iankobe]

Great tip coach!

[@Lazyboy4life203]

amazing!

[@victorvicente2048]

Rip kobe

[@ohywashehere2396]

This is epic

[@7_k265]

The hopping is mainly from MJ,MJ was really amazing at doing that, not surprised Kobe did that to do his fade-away

[@barrettvelker198]

Great video! I've never fully appreciated the value of landing on both feet.

[@bballbreakdown]

Yes!! It’s the secret to basketball

[@oncourthomicide5499]

He was hitting him with the kawhi 😐

[@willhooke]

Sounds like a fun guy

[@JaeBee1718]

Shit like this is why Kobe is the greatest offensive player EVER !

[@Reason_over_Dogma]

Kobe was skilled af

[@avoiceup3222]

Allen Reynolds he learned from Hakeem actually

[@kaiser2kk586]

Let's imagine you're a smaller guard but quicker guard than your matchup, you can still go to the post where you can 1-2 dirk fade which creates even more space if the setup is well done.

[@user-px4pp5uf8z]

Thank you

[@rodesonporcado1567]

Hi coach. I usually see patty mills do your move! That dribble - pivot thing.

[@RADIOACTIVEYOUTH]

Rodeson Porcado and montrez harrell

[@Scotty2413]

Best post up game of any 2 guard in nba history. Better footwork and more moves then mj. Maybe mjs fadeaway was harder to guard cause of his physical size but in terms of footwork, counters, and fakes kobes the guy

[@fabolousninenine30]

Nah you‘re delusional. Kobe had to be more creative because he was not as athletic as MJ but MJ had moves for day.

[@haventhavent]

rest in peace big brother

[@staceymeschede7842]

RIP KOBE

[@alikhaled844]

Do a video about Kobe's passing

[@macariosakayy]

🕵️‍♂️

[@hang0okbo1]

Kobe haters will say it doesn’t exist even though the Mamba averaged 4.7 assists per game throughout his career 🤦‍♂️

[@avoiceup3222]

legoat james oh you mean choking like LBJ? Don’t think you can do a vid like that lechoke 😅😆

[@tyjiggy1293]

Shorty at 5:08 tho 😍

[@marcoo.si5]

Thick

[@WatchingLakersBasketball]

She was indeed thick as F!!!

[@vijaydwivedi123]

RIP kobe :(

[@dash2k8gmail]

I love the split motion near the end.

[@aql2961]

Need a Kobe reaction video

[@WithAllDueRespectFOH]

1:35

[@gamingballer773]

when I hit like and it goes from 999 to 1K 👌

[@bballbreakdown]

🏀🏀🏀 🙏👌🙏

[@ChromaticTempest]

You know what I'd love to see? A 1-3 posting up a 5. The post game is all about positioning. The length can be an issue, but if a player has some moves, they can post a bigger fella occasionally. It's not a go to, but how demoralizing is it for a 5 to get posted and scored on by a smaller player? Obvs that it would be tiring for a smaller player to do constantly, but occasionally? Just to rub it in? Yes please.

[@bballbreakdown]

Absolutely I’m IN!!

[@renzoverbruggen7889]

RIP kobe bryant

[@adrianmata7886]

How long you in Indianapolis?

[@NorwinMaranion]

coach got moves with those twinkle toes.

[@Soldier979]

This video was posted 12 days before Kobe died :(

[@rvj23in210]

I thought that was Jamal Crawford

[@NBWDOUGHBOY]

Okay Coach, I see your moves...

[@MisterDoggieDogg]

They should've had kobe actually talk about this.

[@joshuabisen3547]

"You see what I did there?"

[@chriswillis7154]

They've been watching Siakam.

[@moab1996]

4:23 wait i'm confused i thought players aren't allowed to pivot after landing on a hop step? or am i wrong about or was that not counted as a hop step or something

[@anfer.sneeze]

after landing with a hop you get to pick which foot is your pivot. thats the beauty of the jump stop, your defender cant read it bc you havent established which one is your pivot yet until you make your next move. you always have a pivot no matter how you planted your feet, one foot is always gonna be free, theres never a time where both feet have to be glued to the floor.

[@moab1996]

@@anfer.sneeze but i thought that's only for a jump stop, not when you land on a hop step as your "step 2"?

[@anfer.sneeze]

moab1996 so a jump stop is landing with both feet simultaneously, which youre then able to establish either foot as a pivot. a hop step already establishes a pivot foot depending on which foot you landed on first. that second step should help you gain leverage to jump off the floor, or you can still use the established pivot foot and turn around. as long as you keep that pivot planted then youre fine. i hope this is making sense. if i hop and gather the ball on my right leg, my left foot is now my pivot, my right is now that second step. my left has to stay planted unless of course im going up for the shot, but other than that im still free to pivot on my left without it being a travel.

[@moab1996]

@@anfer.sneeze hmm yea i get what you're saying. i was thinking about the scenario where you take a step first (which is your step 1), and then taking a hopstep (which is landing on both feet at the same time, and not landing your feet at separate momemnts. this counts as your step 2). in this case after you land on your hopstep are you still allowed to pivot?

[@bballbreakdown]

If u dribble, gather, step, then jump stop, you cannot pivot. But if you dribble, step, gather, jump stop, you can