The Off-Arm: The Hidden Key to Ballhandling //

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[@shareemtwin8091]

Had this problem yesterday 😂

[@coolfear360]

I’ve been rocking with this channel for a minute minute, but this might be the most crucial video you’ve ever uploaded. Major dub alert

[@enbjr6120]

Hella i never used my off arm

[@yungzheng4975]

what are other videos from this channel that is just as crucial?

[@viktorandreasen3265]

@M nah man i dont Think so, basketball is a growing sport, especially in Europe, so i Think its gonna go the other Way.

[@lesurlately9311]

“Major dub alert” what a fuckin cornball

[@noelramirez9532]

lol these are the kinda things you cant use in a pick up game without arguing with the opposing player for an hour

[@Eleveneye11]

On god they swear this is a foul 😭

[@michaelterry7647]

Your off arm is still really handy in pickup but you can't use it this much. No one can call a foul if you arm bar a guy who's trying to reach in.

[@stephoneley6771]

Noel Ramirez yeah it all depends where you ball at. If you ball somewhere there is high performance players this is a must and now will call this the only thing that gets called are hard fouls, out, double dribbles. It be The travels that make niggas argue all the time

[@tonyp6037]

Noel Ramirez lol that’s why I never used my off- arm to get pass my defender just for that simple fact. Then a soon as you tell’em players do it in the nba they say(this not the NBA) lmbo

[@noelramirez9532]

@@tonyp6037 lmao true or when your like I see lebron do it all the time and they'll be like well your not lebron

[@rofu37]

It took me so many years to learn this because it just isn't talked about. It's so fundamental though! Young hoopers, this will take your drive game to another level.

[@PyroInferno110]

I see young hoopers do this all the time, but they do it to push u off

[@buttercups616d]

It's cause of old heads that think it's a foul

[@EzraRoberts-kg3py]

@@buttercups616dI’m young and it’s still a foul 😂

[@88pts]

@@buttercups616dim young and this will be an offensive foul if abused

[@DavidHall-zo8eg]

​@@buttercups616dThey're wrong, and they're hypocrites because they will shove and use all kinds of physicality to keep themselves in front on defense. They bump you on defense, but complain when the offensive player gives it back. The player that gets physical first wins the battle.

[@InternetZane]

you CAN shield. you CAN chop (up & down). you CAN NOT extend your forearm away from the body to create separation. With that being said, you may be able to get away with it depending on how tight your defender is playing you and how discreet you are.

[@stoneyiso3308]

If I ever play you in a fowl you just because you expect somebody to read that whole paragraph 😂

[@InternetZane]

@@stoneyiso3308 It would probably help you to read more. Stop trying to be funny for the internet.

[@stoneyiso3308]

Why watch a whole video and then sum it up in one comment like if we didn't watch the video ourselves 😂 P.s don't be so serious it's not like we gonna ever Meet up in a random pickup game 😂

[@InternetZane]

@@stoneyiso3308 Just to be helpful, my dude. The comment is there for people who are confused by the foul call. Now let me ask... why do you consider one paragraph too much to read? Did you just read all of this? I'm still typing, but none of this is as nearly informative as my 1st comment, and you're probably still reading.

[@savingmayberry387]

@@stoneyiso3308 killer comment bro

[@z1end-513]

I use it a lot on my friends and they call it a "Foul"

[@Eshaw205]

Gian Carle they don’t know basketball... find new friends

[@PyroInferno110]

@@Eshaw205 LMAOOOOO, I just hate it when they push off

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

then your friends are tripping 😂 keep doing it!

[@julienhill8129]

I mean if you are pushing off your defender it is a foul. If you are using it to keep the defender from reaching in or otherwise just infringing on your space then you good.

[@z1end-513]

Since some of them are tall i just use my arm to keep space, doing it with a stepback is kinda deadly.

[@reemobrooklyn3557]

The push-off is flat it out illegal. it's even written in the rule book. As long as it's a stiff arm like they are shielding me away I'm cool with it, but if you literally shoving me to get Instagram fame... We fighting.

[@seorwhite3333]

I can tell you're thirteen.

[@Antomoxetine]

It's not illegal you just seen a video of nba players doing this you must be slow

[@Max-xl7ei]

Everybody should listen to this comment. A push off is a bitchass move period if I can't push you on defense don't push me on offense. That's why they removed the hand Check rule

[@theartofcompetition5965]

actually a stiff arm should be a damn foul imo it should be like a 90 degree bend or less on offense or defense.

[@G-ManXErlik]

@@Antomoxetine yeah and who says NBA referees follow the rules?

[@xN8GZx]

This was dope... This is literally an unlocked cheat code that no one really speaks about.. I appreciate u for this🤙🏾

[@Azariah-Israel]

Jaylen brown Scoring breakdown, his Off ball movement is underrated

[@WookieChewie13]

Kid Kapri agree!!!

[@aleveryonesdaddyhorford8109]

Jaylen is gonna be an allstar one day. I think Boston is gonna trade Tatum and ride with Jaylen.

[@bepe4279]

Al everyonesdaddy Horford Tatum an all star, and brown is playing great atm

[@samsung-ti9dk]

@@aleveryonesdaddyhorford8109 nigga what

[@Somebody-lk7dm]

Al everyonesdaddy Horford nah I want to keep both of them. In a few years we’ll be running the league with those 2

[@jjthe13th]

In my opinion, chopping up and down is clean and effective, because I noticed the defenders always look to lean in and put their weight on u to slow ur roll. Chopping tends to disrupt their balance coz it leaves the defender trying to find somewhere to lean instead of actually stopping u, slowing them down more. But I take issue with using the forearm proactively like that. To me it really straddles the line between foul and no foul, allowing for dirty plays.. elbow jabs and swings and actual pushing. To me the shoulder can serve the same function of creating space except it's not as provocative

[@bitshous]

I love the new voice over better than the screen full of text. Love you guys.

[@michaelwayneterry]

The old format is better. You could pause and take notes if you wanted. Also, it was a different look from what anyone else was doing, so created a distinctive brand. After all, it's that style of video that got this channel noticed in the first place.

[@bitshous]

@@michaelwayneterry read or voice what make the difference its the content. You have to give the people what they want, LOL

[@luisoliveira6986]

Nah text is better

[@stoneyiso3308]

Nah man I want to hear a alien voice that came from Area 51 talk about football on a basketball Channel😂

[@eashanwright3949]

I’ve been with this channel for a while and this video right here bruh! Thank you so much bruh. this is one of the best basketball channel hands down!🔥

[@platinumsp00n1]

I had this super-aggressive defender and i tried this and it worked like a charm 💯 thanks

[@RetroFlow23]

He was locking yo ass up😂😂😂 and u had to cheat.

[@jaylenbellamy5107]

I had to learn you can do this at a instant. Specially off pick & roll. I have to START using this now. Appreciate you.

[@acreativblkmind]

Wow so much good info. Straight to the point. Good clip selection and example footage. Very easy to understand. Well done on the editing too. Overall great video!

[@sykrss9534]

Having Elite Handles, Jumpshot, Step back, floater, post, face up and fadewawy game on lock all paired with this has made me nearly unstoppable in any situation against any opponent. I've always been a shooter but I remember coach telling me in high school back in 2012 that "if you have handles you can play anywhere on the planet" I took that to heart and instead of putting up the usual 500 shots I'd specifically work handling drills for hours and boy has it paid off big time. I play for money now, $25 to get in a game with me, I will be uploading some videos of me playing soon so stay tuned.

[@quandale09]

good job sonny

[@bob-zh9gz]

I thought it posting

[@zenstrosity5107]

An extra point, on finishes you can get your shoulder into the defender, and bump them away from you.

[@kingdeedee]

As long as you don't dip it downwards and hit them with your shoulder blade

[@erenparla3869]

even though its legal i hate when ppl do that

[@dapersona8086]

@@erenparla3869 that makes you weak

[@lunny0166]

If you dip yo shoulder automatic foul

[@erenparla3869]

@@dapersona8086 k

[@killmonger8724]

This is why that need to allow hand checking. The offensive player has to many advantages.

[@cellthegreat4365]

KILL MONGER IN STREETBALL NIGGAZ BE HAND CHECKING LIKE SHIT

[@bas3998]

KILL MONGER hand checking was a thing and it was just constant fouls, it became so fucking annoying

[@jasonmoses7785]

Will start a fight

[@killmonger8724]

@@cellthegreat4365 lol true

[@killmonger8724]

@@bas3998 the fouling is a problem now especially on the defensive side. I just think they need to consistently call offensive push off I think it would balance the game a little

[@tyresehill9954]

I've been watching these for years now and I just love how u went from typing everything out to actually talking and it just goes to show how much you've progressed as a channel

[@domainmusicandgaming]

I seen a few comments saying this already. In a league with a ref, these are good tips. In a pick up game. You’ll be arguing with the other team for forever.

[@lordelsegovia]

This is what I'm lacking, I don't know how to use my off arm

[@John-hs8ck]

Big ups!!! Every hooper needs this

[@Ferminator0808]

Been waiting for someone to finally upload something like this. Thank you!

[@xriicex4251]

Damn this helps a lot!! Thank you, I’ve been thinking this whole time that doin that with the off arm was a foul

[@OseeQuanKang]

Bruh same here my whole life I avoided doin this.. finna start killin niggas my main sport football 😹

[@user-lb5vt4ll9c]

Slept on tip : you can fake the blowby by pretending like you're going to swipe with the off arm and then either hesi or step back

[@tranewreck123]

yep and not alot of ppl do it, its so simple yet so effective

[@fxstdribbler6427]

@@tranewreck123 yeah bone collector does it.

[@tonymo7102]

The hand check killer🙌🏾

[@danbrown1344]

This is one of the most important concepts that separates beginners from experienced players. Basketball is a contact sport and the more physical you can be, the easier you can create space and prevent the opponent from lunging at you to make a play on the ball.

[@koodsoaa9546]

Grew up hearing off arm contact is offensive foul, yet saw the pros doing it, hard to learn it now, great vid.

[@darrin6057]

How old are you just curious?

[@koodsoaa9546]

@@darrin6057 early 40s

[@jonasschmidt4142]

buddy hield breakdown next!!

[@Bodybypt]

I had no idea there wasn't a rule against this! Thanks for sharing.

[@victorunger]

There is he is just intentionally misinterpreting it. Look at the nba this year, the off hand and other offensive tricks aren’t there now

[@voica3976]

Your videos are way better with speech. I agree this definitely isn't taught enough too. Keep putting these out

[@ezzy2h324]

Thank you finally somebody made a in depth video talking about this

[@RayWall]

Bro I really love/appreciate what you do for us ✊🏾❤️

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Appreciate the support my guy!

[@benjaminletiecq4932]

Coaches don't teach this stuff unfortunately but it matters. Every little detail matters in bball.

[@EzraRoberts-kg3py]

They don’t teach it because it’s a foul goofy

[@karanvirgill9901]

Keep these videos coming bro I’m tryna be the starting pg this year for the senior team👏🏽

[@bandatoila4254]

This is a good technique used to compete with defenders not having longer wingspan than your. In case competing with longer wingspan defenders, I put my shoulder in place of my off-arm and let off-hand behind (Like a running ninja) so: - i can prevent defender from reaching in front of me by my head and by the longer distance than their wingspan (created by my shouders lenght + my handling arm length). - I can get lower than normal to explose to the basket cuz my behind off-hand gives me balance. - I can prevent defenders from reaching behind by my behind off-hand.

[@NeoOnenessSubliminals]

Another great video! I never truly realized this until I saw this video. Thank you for this video breakdown. I appreciate it.

[@highlightcenter5651]

I was JUST wondering if there was going to be a video about this. You sir are a mind reader

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Ben Karas I guess you could say that 🤷‍♂️

[@quinnthou9685]

Here In The Philippines We Use "Elbows" To Hit Our Defenders And To Create Space And That's Not A "Foul" -Bleacher Report

[@qconthemap8801]

Quinn Thou facts

[@sengoat7289]

yall be doing this but be calling foul on the weakest shit lmao

[@tinfoil7463]

I live in the philippines

[@saintlaurent6302]

gansta way

[@nani6885]

When he said "watch my arm..." I was like "ohh wait that's you!?!?!?!?"

[@maggieelliott8197]

As a referee I'll quote my rule book for you. "During a dribble or when tapping or trying for goal, it is illegal for a player to use their forarm and/or hand to prevent an opponent from reaching the ball (10-7-5)."

[@roboninja3194]

Yea the NBA isn't enforcing multiple rules these days because Adam Silver has told them not to. It's done to increase scoring. Just like traveling and carrying is never called either.

[@elijahj-l825]

Super Effective video bruh! Thank you!!

[@Snagahh]

Could you do a video on scottie pippen or Dennis Rodman plz

[@michaelwayneterry]

A video on Dennis Rodman's rebounding technique would be sick

[@Snagahh]

Michael Terry facts

[@WATCHMEWORK33]

Very please

[@jeremiealforque9423]

Omg this is the move ive ben waiting for thank you for the breakdown bro tanks

[@omarr.hamedd]

You guys aree geniuses,I am in the notification squad noww!

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Who do y’all see using this the most???

[@ahmedolaitan4741]

James harden

[@shoroku1101]

Kyrie and harden and also curry

[@thankyouverymochi]

By Any Means Basketball mj used this quite a lot

[@litesout0_o639]

Demar derozan

[@pcoder9474]

kyrie and bron abuse the fukk outta this

[@samuellau433]

Coach - thank you for the breakdown. I have a question though. How can defender defend this? Offensive player now actively use the off arm to invade the defender space. As a defender, if I clamp the offensive player arm, I guess that would be a foul? (but in my defense, I am just protecting my space, if the offensive player is not actively invading, the off arm should not be in contact with the defender)

[@BernieTTV]

I’ve been having trouble blowing by my defenders at higher levels. Gonna practice this more.

[@imanhaque416]

Can you put your hand between you and your defender to create space to score a layup? I'm just curious

[@fxstdribbler6427]

Yes somewhat. You can use your off leg too.

[@RedsHitpostMedia]

This always confused me essentially as long as Im dribbling i can turn my back and use my off arm to shield the blocker away. Im a big guy not NBA big but bigger than average and if my blocker was similar size or smaller they could do nothing to prevent me from getting closer to the hoop if I turned my back and dribbled and god forbid if I was big as Shaq.Always thought it was cheap especially if you use your hands. In my rulebook you can shove with your arms but not with your hand

[@jadenmiller8217]

Can we get a full player breakdown of Kyrie Irving. Not just one move but his ENTIRE offensive game in one video thanks

[@32colaire]

Jaden Miller there is one

[@tkosavage5750]

Jaden Miller that video would be like a hour long

[@danteeudora6330]

This is gamesmanship pure and simple. A method to gain an edge that doesn't involve actual skill. If you can't get by your defender with your dribble alone maybe you need to work on your handles instead of resorting to borderline offensive fouls.

[@Ryan-yu5kt]

Damn. Guess Kyrie needs to work on his handles

[@danteeudora6330]

@@Ryan-yu5kt Kyrie doesn't do a whole lot of this. When he does, it's an offensive foul. But I guess there's no such thing right? I guess, if I have the ball, and you're defending, I'm allowed to basically stiff arm you to keep you away, as long as my arm is bent? Cool!

[@Ryan-yu5kt]

@@danteeudora6330 Yup, you got it right.

[@fro334bro]

If only I saw these kind of training videos when I was 18. I would have maybe been a little guy in the NBA for a few years. Well maybe not but I would have definitely been embarrassing folks on a much more regular basis during pickup games. I would only use this for training and fitness now that's it. Good stuff.

[@DavidHall-zo8eg]

This is such a great video to properly show players playing any position how to score and finish stronger. Smaller players need to use the off arm as momentum to sort of bounce off the player and take a tight angle to hold that position like James Harden did and not try to just hold them off. If a defensive player is stronger he can use that to overpower you. Charles Barkley said it best, take their size and genetic gifts out of the game.

[@Quicktwosteps]

I'll slapped that off hand right off the socket. Don't be sneaky. If you can't blow by a defender, pass or shoot. Those off hand become hooks, stiff, and elbows if they are not called out eventually, especially on pick up games.

[@powerhipster]

IMO if the dribbler can use their off arms, the defenders should be able to handcheck.

[@3milk207]

My coach beat tf out of us with pads to help keep our arms up while dribbling to keep the defenders hands off the ball and get space good lesson

[@chanteealicia4115]

Definitely using to improve my game thank you sm!

[@im_k5961]

Please I noticed that you have stopped the explanation of different types of ballhandlers So can you continue the explanation? Thanks!

[@pascal1635]

all video, kyrie 💪🏿 this guy is gifted. more talent 🤦🏾

[@ReffyRef]

PSA: This video only addresses NBA rules, which in my opinion isn't true basketball, just entertainment. In FIBA (or even US high school and NCAA), using your off arm to impede the movement of the defender, IS an offensive foul. Yes, you can use your off arm to shield the ball from the defenders own ARMS when they're reaching in, but that's not what he's doing in at 1:34. If that defender had actually fought through his extended arm in an attempt to recover, it would be called an offensive foul. His arm is outside his cylinder, so he is responsible for the contact. He makes it look clean because the defender is barely trying and just letting him go lol HOWEVER, the intent of this educational video is spot on and player's do need to have their off hand engaged and ready to react to defenders reaching in. And yes you can use it to protect your space, as long as your off arm is WITHIN your cylinder. You can't extend it into the opponent's space.

[@raeshonarrington7154]

Ive Been waiting on this forever!!!!

[@kingJayAnayron]

finally someone says something about the off-arm. Nice.

[@soulbreaker1051]

I really need to use it because it's used a lot against me and it's very effective.

[@hooploveacademy4563]

Great video fam! Love the content!

[@kitokoArt]

Nice video man, you just gained a subscriber!!

[@sbeve1596]

Can i use my off-hand to deflect steal attempts or is it a violation?

[@JayIsnotAvailable_21]

IM SO VERY THANKFUL FOR THIS VIDEO NOW I CAN USE THIS MOVE😎🙏

[@shahvinod8044]

Can we use our second hand as guard during dribbling from other hand ?? Can we our second hand as gaurd during a layup??

[@constantineriabtsev8198]

That’s a fantastic video! Thank you from Ukraine and keep up the great work.

[@carljoshua52]

he protecc he atacc But most importantly He uses his arm to protect his bacc

[@swgrindtv1373]

Carl Baylin 😂😂😂😂

[@mr.markl.5679]

Well explained👌🏾👊🏽

[@nasibriyaniayam380]

Can you give us a link to the rule book.

[@414beastmode]

I need to use this in my game!! People say I don’t like contact it’s because I never use my off arm. I just do floaters or dribble forever until I got them out of position

[@KidTrigger]

414beastmode or just run past them if your fast

[@namesake7139]

Man forget that! I'm 40 years old. I played with some youngstas at the gym who do this. You not about to move me with your hands. Especially when I don't play Defense with my hands. I see players literally trying to stiff arm and move people. You do this to me I'm going to smother that on and I'm not letting you move me whatsoever.

[@masonbg6]

You just play honest defense and it’s cheesy because they can’t really get past you with out it

[@namesake7139]

@@masonbg6 right!

[@eashanwright3949]

Yes bruh! Thank you for making this video!

[@yungzheng4975]

Hey can I ask where did you get the rule from, is it available on a website? I would love to check it out

[@MerkhVision]

Just Google the official rules lol simple

[@brando8808]

So if I’m defending and the ball handler uses the off arm on me can I move his off arm so he loses the advantage ?

[@unboundfull]

hi can you can you make videos about Micheal Jordan, Kobe and Kwahi about the lost art in basketball the mid range game. Thanks.

[@mixingrecords]

Good analysis

[@jamesnooney3]

How is not a foul when the offensive player is fully extending his arm to push the defender out of the way? It seems like the logic here is that since the defender is reaching in the offensive player can “control their space” by pushing the defenders arm away? How is that not a foul if the defender doesn’t touch you? No hating just a genuine question...

[@kadeemmarajeen1879]

Adding this to my game rn

[@niivekclesio]

Can someone please explain to me if the way Harden usually uses his off hand (arm) to create space for his stepbacks, is it legal or actually a "discrete" foul that ends up not being spotted??

[@Ryan-yu5kt]

Hes not fully extending his arm the vast majority of the time.

[@niivekclesio]

@@Ryan-yu5kt Well, sometimes it does appear that he over extends and the move isn't that much discrete. Specially when he's meet with great defense and is trying desperately to create space. But if the refs don't call it, they probably just see it as part of physicality of the game...

[@dinocaushllari8881]

10 seconds. Notifications squad boiii!

[@ByAnyMeansBasketball]

Dino Caushllari sheeeeesh keep it up! 💪

[@theartofcompetition5965]

when doing a layup your supposed to keep two hands on the ball as long as possible if you dont the ball can easily roll off your hand so how do i use my off arm in that moment to sheild against a defender?

[@luissyquia]

What do you think of harden uses the off arm? He toes the line between legal and illegal off arm contact with the push off but doesn’t get called for it often

[@jruwilkerson1356]

It's definitely effective but considering they keep diminishing defensive tactics it allows a lot of Ball handlers to get away with so much

[@SonLeDang]

Having done MMA before it was quite natural to control the arms and elbows from the guy in front of you. This gives you leverage for blow bys and jump steps

[@nnoir]

its illegal to control the defenders arms. Dont believe this guy. 0:44 is an offensive foul.

[@mepp7573]

@@nnoir These videos can be shortened down if they just stated the rule.

[@Mattomo]

Otherwise , can a defender use their hands to push the attackers

[@wilkincaseres4769]

Dude I live in Miami as well; also love your work!!!

[@metallicafever888]

Can you do a video on Scottie Pippen defence or Rodman's?

[@MrBuliths]

in the last 5 years.. about 90% of crossovers where they ended up all by theirself.. the off hand pushed the opponent off.. Harden does it EVERYTIME he dribbles

[@fellowcrusader4381]

You are the best youtuber. I’m not joking

[@mxchael9931]

so they elimanting hand checking on defense but they not doing anything bout this smh.

[@danbrown1344]

Not necessarily, the offensive player has a right to their space which is why if your arms/hands extend away from your body in an obvious motion on offense, it’s still an offensive foul. The trick is to make it look like your natural running motion while dribbling or a plain use of the arm to defend the ball from being poked.

[@kingphil4073]

Didn't you see the clips? All defenders hand check. Not as much as before tho.

[@DonDeLem]

Players still hand check. Idk why they don't call it, but you'll see it on almost every defensive possession.

[@fxstdribbler6427]

You forgot that defenders still reach which is basically a hand check.

[@julienhill8129]

3:02 so I'm confused. Technically that is a push off and could be called for a potential foul right? That is the same on how they say A.I would discreetly use his off hand to push off of defenders right?

[@InternetZane]

he could probably get away with it if the defender were closer, but yeah... anytime you extend away from the body, it's gon be a foul called most likely

[@onlyuchihaz4046]

2:53 what about that one right there, you said you cant bump but he did cause just like klay and a bunch of other well defenders hes really trying to cut off his direction, does it mattet how low the forearm is.. because im very shifty no cap and because people know that they try to cut me now i weigh 180 so i could easily do this, but they may call charge? its a great move if done right, but some defenders just try so hard lol and i have one more question, can defenders use their arms to getchu off balance not like a hand check but a blantant x arm type stuff? cause it happens to me man, they wont letcha boy work.. and last but not least gr8 video man.

[@EdyMatyy]

This channel became 100 times better because they speak now

[@IcebergSleem]

I notice Harden uses his forearm/shoulder a lot to create space. I think that's the reason Ingram wanted to fight him last season.

[@chinisedunker3808]

i only i understand how to protect the ball, thank coach

[@juji4567]

Can I remove my defender's hand to score?