Patrick Beverley Defense : Lockdown How To

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Patrick Beverley's Defensive Secrets
1. Lead with the shoulders
2. Back parallel to ground
3. Wide footing
4. Constant moving
5. Turn and run
6. Poke, don't swipe

[@g.abzilla7665]

I tried this kind of defence on a social basketball game last night and I got 2 steals! Thanks heaps!

[@LockdownDefense]

+Glenn Abadilla Great to hear. Hopefully it is still going well. Keep up the work

[@Cluez31]

At first I was like, "this is another wannabe coach who's posting NBA clips trying to explain things that common basketball fans already know" . But you did very well in explaining this Coach Mike. Surprised me a lot. The production is sub par, but can't judge a book by its cover. Good job!

[@LockdownDefense]

+Cluez31 Want to say thanks for this comment awhile back. Still trying to work on the production, at least I added some music thought

[@pachmanpacheco]

Bev plays defense like a cornerback in football. Shuffle your feet until the receiver gets in front of you, then you run with him hip to hip. #Bevisland

[@LockdownDefense]

+roberto pacheco great analogy

[@pachmanpacheco]

Coach Mike appreciate it!

[@simplyminimalist6302]

your like the pro shooting system of defense

[@bont3]

I just found your series as I started playing basketball aigan after 4 years of not playing. I got blown by a gaurd several times in a game where before that never happened. As I see your video I notice how I tried to stop the gaurd with the always taught defensive stance. I believe this stance is perfect for when the opponent is going sideways but I'm too slow to react when the opponent is explosive in this stance. It occured to me that in the years before this not happened. It's not because of the quickness that I lack, I'm 23 years old... I didn't have the proper stance to react to this. I think I always played the "lockdown" defensive stance without knowing it. I'll try it next practice! Thanks, its shamefully hard to find good defensive nba video's... Everyone wants to be the bad guy who makes the crazy shots... It looks like everyone is focused on scoring nowadays!

[@bont3]

+bont3 Ps. Can you pls do a vid on Rodman.. One would argue the best overall defensive player on any given position? He was certainly not a clean player but man was he effective on defensive!

[@LockdownDefense]

+bont3 Thanks, I started doing breakdown videos because I was annoyed no one else was doing them. Hopefully you can get back to your lockdown ways

[@deibariharris535]

me to

[@bont3]

+Coach Mike I would like to say that my defense this past week sure did improve! In practice I was able to put a lot of pressure on the PG and this afternoon the game that I had I could take away almost all drives or steer them to the basket where I would get helpside! unfortunately we lost but I could gaurd the "best" man on their team and pressure him a lot! Certainly a lot of improvement for me left but I really enjoyed kind of dominating the defense aigan!

[@LockdownDefense]

+bont3 great to hear! We need more lockdown defenders. Keep up the hard work

[@AEBUDIS]

That's how I stick defense and I get a lot of steals this way. This is a good way to teach thank you for this video.

[@tylerroth5588]

You should make an updated version of this pat has definitely added few new tactics to his game.. love the is video I come back and watch it every now and again. I truly believe this video help me make my high school team as a freshman in high school 5 years ago lol

[@UGJaelRose]

Great Series, Coach Mike. I've respected great defense in Basketball for Years and such an underrated part of the game. Thank you for your commitment to excellence!

[@marionowilliams2940]

Pat bev still does these things till this day

[@emmanuellujan7233]

I just got back from my last game of the season and and I used these tips they helped so much

[@Sean-gj4lf]

5 steals last game thanks for this video

[@calebmerilien2357]

Damn wish these videos were uploaded much much sooner around my high school days. have i watched these great programs last year and throughout high school like shotmechanics, pro shot system and now there defensive breakdowns two by I probably would of played division 1 ball right now

[@LockdownDefense]

Caleb Merilien I feel you on that. I wish I found Pro Shot during my playing days

[@Sloanjr507]

Your page is great man!

[@Transfunctioneer]

wow this is AMAZING!! I'm gonna try it out tomorrow Great video Coach Mike, keep em coming !!

[@LockdownDefense]

Thanks, how did it go?

[@Ejjifiskergaming]

this helped so much. now I have on of the best defenses on my team

[@LockdownDefense]

Great to hear! We need more lockdown defenders. Keep up the hard work

[@randomando4310]

I have always done something similar instinctively, leaning forward with a wide base, constantly moving and poking at the ball, great to know the sort of theory behind it, great vid. Edit: Mainly used this method as I'm not one of the faster defenders, but I am bigger and more physical than most people my height

[@taquanpalmer4443]

can you please do a Dennis Rodman defensive video please. I love this channel channel. ever since I started watching it, my. defense is inproved a lot. thank you for your help

[@JapanForSale]

You can see a lot of similarities between Beverley's def with Kobe's and MJ's. It wouldn't be far fetched to assume that he spent time studying the two greats. But with that said, he's still not Kobe. Kobe would not have overrun that stop at 3:17. No way no how. That's what makes Kobe's def such a god damned pleasure to watch. He's guaranteed to be stuck to you, no questions asked, and he's lightning quick, almost like he can read his oppponents' minds. Maybe he could. There's a reason he's called the Black Mamba.

[@ThaDreamMerchant]

+JapanForSale This is about Patrick Beverley, not Kobe Bryant.

[@Moneygetjealous]

+The Dream Merchant lol

[@kimsterx6706]

+Ka Chun Ho you ought too look how Kobe lock down Iverson with 4 blocks and 2 steals in 2001. Lmao both were great

[@djAmored]

That was awesome bro, awesome

[@timmckinnon1233]

This man is my role model for defense

[@Fernando-yx5li]

Great video! I consider myself a very good shooter but defense is something that I lack. This video really helped me. Thanks Mike

[@LockdownDefense]

+Fernando Trevino My favorite type of player: 3 and D. Keep up the hard work

[@Fernando-yx5li]

Coach Mike Thanks! Will do

[@no.daveed]

I love you...I love this..please more basketball defense breakdowns!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@prettyboyrickey]

+Coach Mike great tips can you also make a video analyzing Tony Allen's defense

[@LockdownDefense]

Just uploaded it! Thanks for the suggestion kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6DNn4qKhLiGjM0

[@perrydavis4691]

can you do a video on the best defensive stance to have and tips on stealing the ball

[@SlimReaper24246]

He's one of those guys you love to play with but hate to play against

[@LeBronJamesFitnessOfficial]

thanks for this video the techniques helped me get 2 steals today and force some turnovers

[@thejrfanclub628]

at the rec i strip aloottt of people even people who are typically oohing and ahhing with their moves because i am quick on my feet with a very low stance with my back parallel to the ground, just like the video shows. I did this all completely by accident just because i felt more comfortable this way. Also, when poking a ball loose, don't just inadvertently do it, you need to have pretty damn good predicting skills when it comes to on ball defense, don't just aimlessly reach, you'll get shut down by a player if he is capable of dribbling the ball well, and if in-game, will probably foul out with all the reach in fouls, be smart about being "pick pocketer"

[@Stranger23397]

I did the same thing as you just said. I did this stance unknowingly LOL. As for you other points I completely agree!

[@dbursehoopdreams]

Coach Mike, would you say that this stance is more effective than an original defensive stance? I see you've highlighted that stance in a few videos

[@Moneygetjealous]

Can you make a video on Nick Young Elite Defense???

[@franklanbrano1282]

Coach mike can you do a Andre Roberson defense?

[@pinkseid]

Add transference of power in the footwork. The bouncing motion allows for efficient and explosive first step, especially in the sideways motion. Mastery of this step in the forward, side and backwards motion. Loading power in the gravity or floating motion, jolting the downward force and directing the explosive first step is something that is rarely taught.

[@LockdownDefense]

How would you best break it down to teach or practic

[@pinkseid]

​@@LockdownDefense Pushing against a wall. Front leg against the wall, rear leg straight and extended. This forms a triangle with the floor. The further the distance between wall and rear leg the greater the power. Power is released by removing front foot and dropping onto a firm rear leg Another way to drill the footwork is to push a heavy ball(20kg) around the floor with feet. One foot rear, other foot on the top of the ball using heel to shift the ball forward. Incredibly efficient and powerful move as it literally is instant power and costs gravity. The step is invisible and can juke offense and defense alike. It can be applied to other moves like jabstep, push against the wall, pull the chair, etc. Extra power is gained by hopping up and dropping onto the rear leg Adding more power by pushing off. Doing it without the wall, is the speed. This step mechanic can be done and should be practiced forwards, backwards and sideways. Fake steps can be added by stepping back with the rear leg to juke a rear step, but it increases the power of the forward intended motion by increasing distance between Offensive players only can move forwards usually. Soccer defenders keep with the opponents fastest forwards stepping backwards. Putting the wall in different positions ie Side, rear, front. Doing this without wall is instant speed Doing this with to a person on a drive is to punch a hole Doing this to a static person is to push against the wall. To apply with ball or without ball. Origin of this footwork is from squash and soccer.

[@pinkseid]

3:12 - 3:33 , you can see the triangle shape of his feet and the wall which is more less his spine, with the low stance and trailing leg at full extension, in this case the left leg is the extend rear leg and the right leg is lifted. At 3:33, the right leg is fully extended to bounce his momentum back to the left, the left leg is lifted. The low stance is to ensure greatest distance between "rear leg and the wall" Most of the acceleraration is from gravity. The same step is used by "curry?" to stop and step back at 3:16

[@pinkseid]

@@LockdownDefense The fake/juke variant of this step. Is on the principle. To go left,you step out to the right. To go forwards, you step out to the rear. To go backwards you step out to the front. Stepping away creates false intent. Widen the gap between spine and point of contact on floor. It also drops your loaded gravity energy and centre of mass to go in intended direction. Gravity, the distance between spine the extended leg on contact with the floor is transference or the triangle step.

[@pinkseid]

The fake fake variant is for example. When you step out, both legs are extended and firm. Lifting the weight off one foot completes the triangle step. Stepping wide with the right foot, lifting right foot to jolt onto left foot. Fake right, Hesitate, Go right.

[@dee-cee3495]

Coach is it better, for a perimeter player; Between the basket or hip-to-hip?

[@LockdownDefense]

+Eazy-D I think you should mix it up based on your capability vs your opponents

[@dee-cee3495]

Can you make a How To breakdown of Gary Payton's defense

[@LuckyC1723]

You guys have to understand Patrick is also an elite athlete, he can get away with this, 99.9% of us can’t, as a person who’s job in Hs was to guard the best player I can tell you that this doesn’t work for everyone. Patrick can reach and still move his feet. 99.9% of us reach and stop our feet. This stance works for him but it’s a gamble. He has the speed to recover. Trying this without the steal will lead to the offensive player blowing by you.

[@raultavares1202]

Are there any defense workouts I can do to be quick and have better footwork

[@LockdownDefense]

This is a pretty good one. I'm hoping to get some defensive workout videos out in the next few months kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qmgndua5qUi7c

[@matthewkyle4802]

I don't know if this is just me, but I hate when my defender is super low/short. Lower center of gravity and I know they are gonna be able to pop out and try to rip me. When my defender is high, it feels like I have less pressure

[@KidGamerUnleashed]

and he should be the norm for on ball defence, you can't see people cutting, screens, back doors

[@da7904]

Guys can u give me some tips in defending the post. Because they easily shove/push me back.

[@jadenlawrence7807]

Dharren Dangerous well the best thing to do would be get big, however you can try to put your hip where they might want to spin if they try a post spin to stop the spin with your body. Also flop, people may say that's weak but you got to do what you got to do to win

[@vincentbrandt268]

3:24 that's precisely what you shouldn't do because that's the part when the offense does a crossover and at that point you will have all your speed going the wrong direction and get your ankles broken

[@momoblue1691]

And also learned if u charge your opponents after whistle, it’s not foul

[@benbrown1132]

turn and run has been taught for a long time

[@LockdownDefense]

+Ben Brown not in most high schools. Back pivots and step slides still

[@benbrown1132]

+Coach Mike maybe where you are from but I have been told my whole life to run and cut off my defender when they get by me

[@ralphswag8654]

Can u do iguodala soon plz

[@LockdownDefense]

+Ralph Swag Hope you got a chance to see it

[@happyrash]

not sure if i agree with your point that everybody should defend like that. you mentioned the advantages but, the constant movement will cost you a lot of energy which you will lack on offense. also if you are not as quick as berverly the wide footing might lead to your opponent blowing by. all in all i would say that for elite defenders this might be the way to go, but for average and bad ones classic D is better because maybe you may not make an impact at that end of the floor but you wont screw up badly either.

[@michaelcisneros3986]

The best defenders are the players who take initiative into conditioning there body's to play elite level defense and contribute on offense. The stance isn't going to make you "more" tired.

[@LockdownDefense]

I agree that this is an advanced technique in defense. I won't specimen everyone defend like this, but it would definitely be my goal. Similar to shooting on offense, not everyone should shoot 3s, but it would be great if everyone had the capacity to

[@juanambriz5194]

Bruno-Edgar Mellenbaum you are right , I tried the Jordan stance and it did take a lot of energy I started getting tired faster than normal but it did help me get a lot of steals and a few blocks. ill continue to play like this hopefully my body will adjust :)

[@Savoyyaboy]

People don’t understand how much energy it takes to play defense

[@iGameBig]

Tony Allen would be a good one to do

[@LockdownDefense]

Thanks for the suggestion! Just uploaded Tony Allen kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6DNn4qKhLiGjM0

[@jordanvernon9342]

this vid + iguodala vid+ good conditioning= LOCKDOWN defense

[@LockdownDefense]

+Avery Bradley kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qmgndua5qUi7c

[@lebonr8268]

I don't usually score but I defend

[@the_earlybirf1170]

I honestly hate when coaches tell me how to play defense when Im legit out here locking everyone down in the paint with a style similar to Patrick Beverley.

[@mekaballard1088]

Wow this is crazy. I got up in the middle of the night and decided to scroll down facebook to see this article. Patrick Beverley, my "Highschool Bully" I just wrote a status on fb a couple of years ago saying that i cant wait to run into my "Highschool Bully". Patrick Beverley maybe a good basketball player but he has no sense of character. We both attended Waubonsie Valley Highschool. He bullied/harrassed me to the point i had to leave every class five mins early. And that was set up by the school. Even at school parties. My mom had to pick me up early because of him. There were countless times i wanted to end my life because of the bullying.I have read countless stories about kids/teens. Committing suicide due to peer bullying. I remember asking myself what have i done to deserve this? What did i do to him? Why is he being soo mean? To this day i still dont know the reasons behind his actions. Several comments were made about my sexuality. Which was already tough to deal with in HS. Now I have a step-son that gets bullied at school. And schools need to take more action when it comes to bullying. I was a nice girl that never said anything back all i did was cry and he preyed upon that for most of my Highschool yrs and I WILL GET JUSTICE! No child should have to go through that. Thank god i had strict parents that actually paid attention!

[@callofmariocoinops]

So what you're saying is pb bullied you? Give me a break

[@mekaballard1088]

Ok dummy! break time lol!

[@callofmariocoinops]

Shameka Ballard who here us named dummy? I don't see him.

[@JamiuzsLive]

When you talking bout the wrong person...

[@Stranger23397]

LOL nice lie. Patrick Beverly didn't even go to "Waubonsie Valley Highschool"

[@thedreamsoldierful]

do one on Chris Paul plz

[@nocap5546]

Great vid however, another thing Patrick Beverly does is get lower / get ball level

[@daviscoleman6487]

Was it a foul call on Beverley on 3:47?

[@LockdownDefense]

+Davis Coleman yes. Good catch

[@CloverPickingHarp]

Very similar to Bradley's technique.

[@tupacthuglife4510]

i think a lot of kids naturally lower their shoulder when defending

[@LockdownDefense]

+KingJeremy Lin the naturally good ones do

[@lukevanilla9175]

avery bradley vid pls

[@LockdownDefense]

Finally got to it. Thanks for the suggestion kzbin.info/www/bejne/a3qmgndua5qUi7c

[@tahaleemmartin1211]

What about Allen Iverson defense

[@freepotatoez1189]

He wasn't as elite of a defender as the rest of these guys.

[@Luugomez28]

never learned about spreading your feet. i Just bounce around líke beverly. People judge me about it.

[@dee-cee3495]

why was Beverley the first player you broke down Mike?

[@LockdownDefense]

+Eazy-D I thought he played the most aggressive on ball defense and when I started watching him I realized some new techniques I wasn't teaching as a coach

[@dee-cee3495]

ok

[@taquanpalmer8173]

when I do a steals like that I get called for a foul

[@coreychicken2837]

sitting on everything 😈🗜

[@bobbib21]

I think the whole shoulders/feet thing is more about getting your body weight centered on the balls of your feet. Can't play defense flat footed. Some really great observations though.

[@LockdownDefense]

Good analysis and teaching cue!

[@kyleproctor2245]

Why no Tony Allen?

[@LockdownDefense]

Now there is! Just uploaded it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/g6DNn4qKhLiGjM0

[@wavykid3513]

but what if he wants to block a pass he to low

[@LockdownDefense]

+wavykid35 With the players that he is guarding. Them passing is probably the best thing

[@wavykid3513]

true

[@arielbartolo8887]

next is kevin garnett defense

[@showtimebetter]

do chris paul

[@KrypTeK702]

standing with ur back strait and your kness bent is so uncomfortable and you loose your balance when i tried to play defense like my coaches have always told me to i was getting blown by and my ankles broken. watching this video I can see why

[@LockdownDefense]

I know. Who ever thought that was a good stance and why do coaches still teach it

[@censari544]

+Coach Mike how do I be a great off-ball defender like curry?

[@brandonyu7318]

+Censari “LongMeatMarcus” he's not a great off ball defender, it's more his teammates closing off the other passing lanes so curry only has to worry about one passing lane

[@censari544]

Oh

[@angelfigueroa3907]

Ken Jackson you have to exercise your legs so they get used to being bent and moving around like that I'm better on offense but also fairly good on defense

[@nixonsuddens6577]

how to play defense like draymond green

[@mytowntrill5441]

Where's Bruce Bowen? Shane Battier? Ron Artest? Gary Payton? Nate McMillan? Sidney Moncrief? Alvin Robertson? Dennis Rodman?

[@Valdasgs]

+Mytown Trill He's done a ton of videos of great defenders besides there's a video of Gary Payton . I don't know why you would put Bruce Bowen in that list he's a good defender at best that always tried to injure players I would say he should in the list with the dirtiest players alongside Lambier

[@VincenzoV]

+Valdas Gutauskas he's still a great defender

[@LockdownDefense]

Avery Bradley? kzbin.info/www/bejne/p5_PomOljLOVrck

[@KidGamerUnleashed]

no one puts there feet shoulder width on defence...

[@TrellFlowers]

7

[@thaarealdeal4349]

His height helps him

[@Flamangatang]

love these videos but your failing to address the special athleticism these guys have. the quickness, the long wing spans, the big hands, the core strength. all those play a major part in why the get away with breaking the basic fundamentals of defense.

[@GTRacer60]

Still bend their knees though

[@DC-ds9rn]

Kevin Garnett Defense kzbin.info/aero/PLl0ny9_3DLnG-aEoGjhFuLg8IM0kDaq_C

[@joshuahughes238]

Why are you talking while cupping your hands in front of your mouth?

[@justinvader8141]

This dude fouls so much.

[@pixelstheeamazing3810]

He just copied some of the lines from attention to detail lol oh well

[@LockdownDefense]

PixelsTheeAmazing are you referring to the video they released in August 2016 and mine, released on November 2014???