The Ultimate On-Ball Defense Tutorial: Become an Elite Defender In Under 10 minutes - NBA 2K24

[@youngdirkk]

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[@emjayhardy8299]

That opening statement is crazy.

[@youngdirkk]

lol

[@sfe4315]

Lmfao

[@fre3shboyify]

No cap😂😂😂

[@joshuadiaz2000]

Word my mova 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Apostle_shiesty]

Like woahhhh chill that beginning was crazy

[@matthewmahoney6033]

Exactly what I needed, been a pretty good lock every year since 19 but this year I just couldn’t figure it out. Hopefully this will help me.

[@youngdirkk]

Glad I could help!

[@mattboyce3276]

Hey brother... Does this help against the cpu also? I am brand new to 2k. ​@@youngdirkk

[@TheFromHarveywLovePodcast]

PAUSE! The intro was CRAZY! 😭😭😭🤣🤣🤣

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@Grandsongaming8]

Ayo

[@melpkutz1854]

ONG!!!

[@richmindstv2974]

Mad pause 😂😂😂😂

[@factsovafeelings9194]

😂😂😂

[@D4JGaming007]

I think mentioning your stats would help alot with a vid like this.. your badges , attributes. Every player model cannot move this same way. Great tips but it would be nice to know what differences to expect.

[@youngdirkk]

My builds have terrible defense stats. But yes I should mention that next time.

[@sam56094]

@@youngdirkkyour block is 68 come on dirk that’s great I got a 25 lol

[@hossrendricks1716]

Great video for newer players. I didn’t think I’d learn anything but I now realize (I didn’t play 23) that I don’t need to worry about jumping in the paint. Good video!

[@youngdirkk]

Thanks for the kind words, glad I could help!

[@johnw3162]

I have a great time when I’m against a demigod dribbler, someone who’s iso or someone who’s stronger than my lock because it’s fun seeing the battle between a solid lockdown and the opponent.

[@youngdirkk]

Yeah I like the defense this year

[@jonathanrowland9963]

Dont think ive ever watched an nba game never played in real life either so 2k is kinda hard for me. Vids like these make it playable. Thanks man

[@youngdirkk]

Of course 💯

[@KayKashi]

Quickly becoming my fav 2ktuber

[@youngdirkk]

Means a lot bro, really appreciate that

[@smartplays4192]

Thanks for these tips i need yelp with cutting to the basket can u make a video on when to cut in the basket

[@youngdirkk]

its just experience and knowing when or not to cut, or wait for your pg to call it out

[@mills1540]

I gave up video games for about 7 years. I used to be great at 2k. I'm no longer good. So much more to the game now

[@iamH8]

I’m in the same boat lmao haven’t touched 2k since 17 and just seems so complex now

[@ellislee1002]

That was very helpful would I do the same thing in screen scenarios? Having a hard time avoiding screens this year

[@youngdirkk]

Gotta communicate with your teammates and Learn to hedge and switch at the right times

[@Lotzo]

Bro! THIS IS THA BEST DEFENSIVE VID... EVER! 🙏🏾 💯 I had to do a 2nd comment, because I'm at work watching this 🔥

[@youngdirkk]

This made my night, glad I could help you out bro!

[@danielcaroll115]

Top notch video. Already made me a better defender thanks man!

[@youngdirkk]

Love to hear it man

[@moitym7982]

I got 6’9 80 perimeter defense but my player in just skating I can’t react to shit people just go trough me

[@musicbyl.o.s9837]

This is great info YET, I notice 2k has implemented a mechanic that when players with high ball handle Hesi and go it makes you auto contest when holding up on the right analog stick while in intense defense mode. This mechanic renders you completely out of the play and the dribbler has the ability to go around you with ease. Mind you I’m playing with 94 perimeter defense, 85 speed, and 82 acceleration.

[@St23Vincent]

That’s why I have never gotten into a habit of always holding the right stick up. It’s not supposed to be just as fast as hands down intense defense. I never jump on jumpers unless I’m recovering or trying a hero contest.

[@iBhrisTV]

I just got my 6’6 shotcreating 3 level threat to 99 and I’m goat . It’s time to take another one of your builds 😂😂😂 you’re the goat

[@youngdirkk]

Appreciate it fam 💯

[@iBhrisTV]

I know you don’t play big but if you can find a good lock or big build post that thing man LOL I got both your guards already 😂💪🏾

[@Flintstones74]

Locking down someone in iso isnt hard(unless youre guarding steezo)...its when theres a 90+ strength center in front of the dribbler and the center switches to the guard where it gets crazy 😅😅

[@Jermo25]

This video was clutch,thank you for this!

[@youngdirkk]

Glad it helped!

[@jn1346]

Thank u for this video. I just started playing but am determined to get good

[@youngdirkk]

Of course, you’re on the right channel if you wanna get good. 💯

[@toluajumobi9923]

Bruh this dude has the best tips and tricks every time

[@youngdirkk]

Comments like this fr make me smile, thank you so much man.

[@HeadsOrTailsJetsUp]

This was legendary 🔥

[@youngdirkk]

Appreciate it bro

[@s3ct1on27]

Great fuckin video. I'm new to basketball & 2k, this video helped me a lot!

[@youngdirkk]

Love to hear it

[@MarQueesRoss]

The intro is insane!!!

[@youngdirkk]

lol

[@SweatPantsJoeEATS]

Thanks it helped me

[@youngdirkk]

Glad it helped

[@Joe-j1f]

I always try to tell the big guys do not jump if you’re 7 foot tall just stand there with your hand straight up in the paint! It’ll work nine out of 10 times if not more! It works for everybody, but the big guys are always jumping when they shouldn’t be

[@youngdirkk]

Facts

[@wutaktai]

It's easy to say that when you're not a big lol hands up does not always work. It actually takes you out of position alot of the time & makes it harder to defend any post moves. It's good against guards for sure but if you have your hands up against the whole time, I'm gonna drop step & precision dunk you to death lol plus it's basically useless vs slashers.

[@Joe-j1f]

@@wutaktai no it’s not true, I now play big man and I play hands up 80% of the time! Does it take you out of position sometimes? Absolutely, but nowhere near as much as a missed time or missed block us. If you drive at me at 7 foot with my hands up, my defense anchor is gonna pop. My post lock is gonna pop and it’s gonna give you a crazy animation, do I get dunked on? Very rarely, it does happen but not often.

[@JenkinsBobb]

you never miss Dirk! by the way that last tip from 2Ktutes was what caused me to make a new build. my first build had 93 perimeter defense and 81 speed and I felt slow defending faster players. My new build has 85 perimeter defense but 87 speed and I've been defending much better.

[@youngdirkk]

I appreciate that bro! And yeah, my next build is gonna have higher speed.

[@NicooRico]

What's your build weight and wingspan?

[@rxckouzay._]

Travion Kelly need dis so bad omm

[@pepenavarro1981]

Really thanks for the tips bro, now im a really good defender

[@youngdirkk]

Happy to help💯

[@cashiusj2550]

Ayo 😅 starting off with that is crazy

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@CBFW_KO]

i done got killed in the rec one too many times

[@youngdirkk]

Lol I feel it bro

[@supermoofasa2gedifilmz256]

Lol

[@darryled25]

AYOOOOO first 5 sec is crazy

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@galgan-jac7820]

what if my opponent is prime russell westbrook and steph combined and gets to the rim in a split second while shooting from half court. That's what I want to learn how to guard it and not fall for dribble moves

[@justinhernandez6244]

I have to reach so I can keep gold glove and right hand ripper 😔 badge regression is ass

[@draymondstreamz8268]

Great advice in general but I will say as someone with 90 interior and HOF anchor , post scorers will score on straight up defense if they are good players even with proper position

[@youngdirkk]

Yes , you do need to guess the jump against post scorers

[@draymondstreamz8268]

@@youngdirkk thanks for adding that, keep up the 🔥 content

[@P0D123_]

Had me saying pause at the start😅

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@_dboy_]

And if you wanna be really elite you have to learn how to alternate and work the triggers together to cut off, make good cutbacks, and not slide. 2k22 with all the cheesy left/righting made me really good at this.

[@_dboy_]

And definitely also true, having ur defensive assist less than 15 is so crucial. Been using 5 for the past few yrs but maybe use 15 starting off to be safe until you get used to having full control.

[@youngdirkk]

Agreed

[@TheRealJSwayze]

Broooooo thank you!!!!!!

[@youngdirkk]

No problem!!

[@dumbledoresarmy7569]

Man this is exactly what I do and they speed boost right past me lol. I think my spacing is the problem. I’m not sure. My perimeter defense is like a 70. My interior is 56. Offensively I’m good. Just defensively I have issues sometimes.

[@youngdirkk]

Even I have issues on defense bro, it’s impossible to get a stop every time

[@yaeeeglizzy414]

You killing it this year early 🌟🌟

[@youngdirkk]

Appreciate it fam

[@sam56094]

Just came here after getting cook but a rim runner , I don’t know if I get my player to a 60 strength if that will help.

[@Influencerlovetv]

Ayyo dirk😂😂

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@Mr.Nowapski]

Subscribed cause the intro. You funny asb

[@youngdirkk]

Lmao thank you bro

[@cesarmaval3086]

You are a monster

[@youngdirkk]

Thx bro

[@otrwen6009]

First 19 secs is crazy gotta pause that 😂

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@forty1587]

Ayoooo the first statement was CRAZY

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@officialulti]

2:00 im use to keeping my hands down while holding L2 because of last years sliding. kept you from sliding as much, hands up when they looking to shoot. idk if it does it this year. havent noticed yet

[@THEKING-ix6rw]

Problem with this is if you’re playing comp and they notice your hands are now there’s literally just gonna shoot over you

[@youngdirkk]

This ^^^^ if I see your hands are down I’m shooting over you

[@youngdirkk]

Try to learn to keep hands up

[@officialulti]

@@youngdirkk have any tips on playing against pass animations that teleport players to the 3? even though you are close but the game slows you down and breaks distance to give them an open 3? Its frustrating, Defense was my #1 skill in 23, boxing, helping out while pass baiting to make them waste time. in this game i cant even do that. i feel i have to just stare at my opponent and play brain dead defense.

[@youngdirkk]

nah just gotta be ready to defend it

[@MarcoBoomin]

What’s the beat playing at 9:00 I just got nostalgia hearing that

[@youngdirkk]

its from nba street

[@expensivepain1565]

Sending this to my lock who slides like he’s running on butter

[@youngdirkk]

Lmaoooooo bet

[@carlmckenzie91]

😂😂😂

[@_dboy_]

Damn even this yr? Tell him to get that defensive asst low low

[@expensivepain1565]

@@_dboy_ yea it’s bad, I got 60 perim D and im better at guarding ball than him 😂. Bro never been the best tho

[@DRATL135]

Hey Bro Im trying to take down sunset park bosses and the guy ive been Stuck On Mr Maybe Does lots Of Blowbys And Likes To brush off defenders and get physical in the paint how should i stop him?

[@youngdirkk]

Just stay back and hands up defense. And do pick and roll on offense every time and just shoot the three.

[@michaelkobe4597]

Gold!!❤

[@youngdirkk]

Appreciate it!

[@jeretheaccent4342]

Yo I literally be holding the right stick up and my player rarely puts his hand up it’s annoying cuz everytime the offensive player blows by me

[@youngdirkk]

try to not hold it the whole time, only hold when you think they about to shoot

[@yaditone163]

bruh aaaaayyyy yoooooooooooo what a crazy intro

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@cvilla5631]

You the man for this Young Dirk. My 95 perimeter defense and 99 steals going to be a menace on rec this season

[@youngdirkk]

Love it

[@henryneil567]

😂

[@jworddrums2sick]

Lmao you better I’d just saying defense in that Intro bro I almost exited the video 😂

[@youngdirkk]

Lololol

[@avclub2456]

Bring back 2k16 games system

[@rjholloway1997]

You got me in the beginning not gonna lie

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@HaadWick]

Ya’ll love to give these tutorial videos for builds only. Never for people that play PNO. This method is not effective in that game mode. This whole game is badge based, you need a badge for everything.

[@Jammer0005]

I’m dying with the start of the video Ayo

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@Jayy_CAMP]

Why does it feel like you can’t play head up defense this year like real life 🤦🏽‍♂️ it seems like all I do is chase the ball handler around the court all game

[@youngdirkk]

Try to HOLD LT the whole time

[@derriusking9331]

First few seconds was wild my boy . Pause 😂😂😂

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@KingDCloud]

Hands up defense can’t stop gold guard up from half you need to jump we hitting 96 contest on switch

[@youngdirkk]

Just gotta be closer

[@aayushrathore7254]

does this not jumping and only using right stick up thing works against AI as well?

[@youngdirkk]

Yes, it’s all angles

[@king.greggg]

Ayooo the intro was mad wild 😭😭😭

[@youngdirkk]

😭😭😭

[@zenbemoving.]

The problem I'm having is that when I do hold up on the right stick It makes me jump

[@j-r-m7775]

Yup me too

[@prospectbasement6723]

can you do a video on how to defend against "comp" style teams? For instance, 3v3 - typical 6'1 guard screen hunting around a 6'8 defensive center with a lockdown on the corner. Boring as hell offense, but incredibly common. Thanks!

[@youngdirkk]

Not a bad idea , I just wrote it down

[@prospectbasement6723]

@@youngdirkk ty

[@prospectbasement6723]

@@youngdirkk Maybe for the future, you could also do "synergy builds" in 3v3. Typical and atypical lineups that players can use on their rebirth to switch things up. Maybe a Jokic-style center that drives the offense, with two small locks or three straight mid range 6'7 beasts. I dunno, I just feel like other content creators are not tackling some intangibles and instead doing a lot of build videos, but not necessarily breaking down concepts and ideas or how builds work together.

[@JKCplays]

@@prospectbasement6723damn bro u thinking way to deep..😂😂

[@raheemwilson894]

D and Tips is crazy lmaooo

[@youngdirkk]

lol my b

[@kevinnova7928]

I’m upset I spent hella VC on my menace Build & my speed is a 80 smh

[@backlivegamer2660]

Whose motion style do you use?

[@youngdirkk]

eubanks

[@a.t.o.m6149]

Yo wtf the intro is insane 😭

[@youngdirkk]

Lmaoooooo

[@j-r-m7775]

When I hold my hands up to contest, I always get stuck in that animation and get blown by. I must be doing something wrong obviously, but I’m not sure how to do it

[@antohnburnett]

I think you gotta hold L2 while you're doing it

[@j-r-m7775]

@@antohnburnett I’ll try that man. Thanks.

[@nedswrld]

That’s a wild intro man 😂😂

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@duggan18]

Why does my player go into shitty animations that put me wayyy out of the play when I put my right stick up

[@youngdirkk]

Not sure, you might be doing it too far away from the defender

[@KicksGalore_]

W Vid.

[@youngdirkk]

Thanks king

[@mikethefranchise5786]

Cant stop my friends from green lighting ever 3 even when I contest pls help

[@youngdirkk]

It’s hard to explain, just gotta practice bro

[@sammy_mufasa]

Can you do a tutorial on elite inside finishing?

[@youngdirkk]

Once I make a build with high interior yeah igu

[@sammy_mufasa]

@@youngdirkk 🙏🏼🙏🏼 tryin be an elite big

[@VampskiTheGreat]

Paint defense tutorial

[@youngdirkk]

Igu

[@678kicks5]

Are you holding triangle when you jump or double tapping Dirk?

[@BkHOUND08]

Is it different animation for double tap ?

[@youngdirkk]

Ngl I spam that bih 😂😂😂

[@_dboy_]

LakerFan swears for yrs now that he's gotten better blocks and animations from holding the button but idk 🤷‍♂️

[@_teezy]

Think it’s a difference between 82 and 83 speed? and should I go 84 driving lay and 50 dunk or 81 lay and 55 dunk ? 🤝🏾

[@taystoner7144]

Def go for 84 lay, but you could go lower at like 77 for gold float game and 65-70 dunk for athletic hangs off one and alley oops. It just depends on if you want those quick scoops, 84 gets scooper on hof

[@youngdirkk]

1 attribute isn’t gonna make a difference. Personally I would go 75 dunk and lower the layup but it depends on build and height etc. but to answer your question, 81 lay , 55 dunk

[@taystoner7144]

@@youngdirkkbro said 81 lay like huh ain no one need no post spin technician 😭🤦🏾‍♂️yu tryna make him a trash build 55 dunk ain gon do nun brobro gon be gettin swatted tryna be on the manu dunk package no kizzy. I shld buy myself a mic nd take yo spot ong 😭🤷🏾‍♂️

[@youngdirkk]

@@taystoner7144 I said I would go 75, I was just answering the mans question. I don’t like 55 dunk, but I’m answering his question

[@treycheese9541]

@@youngdirkkI think he’s just trolling you no way he fr said that

[@kxngstrong]

0:00 Just trying to play 2k man

[@youngdirkk]

LMAOOOO

[@TOoLoUd89292]

I'll play good d like you in this video but they will ghost thru me and still get a bucket. What's up with that? @youngdirk

[@youngdirkk]

Can’t get a stop every play, just how the game is.

[@TheGhost866]

how bout screens? They usually the thing that cooks me on D? How to go through them?

[@youngdirkk]

No way to just “get through them”. You need to communicate with your teammates to switch and hedge when you get picked.

[@TheGhost866]

@@youngdirkk thank you for the reply goat! I ask cuz i focus on myteam and screens really be killing me😭 and onball im fine but as you know this is a heavy screen meta so yeah 👍

[@youngdirkk]

@@TheGhost866 got you bro. In myteam it helps if your entire team is big and can switch everything.

[@TheGhost866]

@@youngdirkk i will focus on height then 🙏🤛

[@OfficialJJayRap]

Wat dribble ammunition are does

[@youngdirkk]

In my dribble tutorial bro

[@GeeDub231]

Ayooo pause odee flagrant statement

[@youngdirkk]

Lmaooo

[@lmklogorich4707]

Ayyyoooo pause 😂

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@uchgamerx]

Dirk is a swiss army knife he can do everything 😂

[@youngdirkk]

Yesssir appreciate it bro

[@emaangelinetamayo7804]

Cant you do R2,L2 and Right stick up?

[@youngdirkk]

Yes. I’ve recently not been holding RS up the whole time. Only when I think they are going to shoot

[@emaangelinetamayo7804]

⁠​⁠​⁠@@youngdirkk I have a little problem. Every time I guard someone they always blow right pass me to the paint and score. How do I prevent that?

[@youngdirkk]

Just need to improve on your defense and defensive IQ, you wont get a stop every play its literally impossible no matter how good you are or how bad the opponent is. Just try to improve little by little and really pay attention to what the opponent is doing to try to pickup on their tendencies.

[@jlupemadeit]

Which build are you using in these clips?

[@kidd595]

Floor spacing slasher

[@youngdirkk]

The block clip with the little guard is the 6’4, the rest of the clips are my first 6’6

[@jlupemadeit]

@@youngdirkk sheeesh 6’4 snappin

[@aewyatt7]

Interceptor is broken imo. Also great video.

[@youngdirkk]

Yeah I agree, thank you bro!

[@shaolin3809]

Ayo Dan Schneider too many children following u 😅

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@ThirstE999]

Gang wtf ? Lmao that opening statement almost got you blocked lmao

[@youngdirkk]

😭😭😭😭

[@JAPARICAN50-50]

How do you get the mascot 😂😂 I want to play with him 😂😂

[@youngdirkk]

Season levels

[@thatoneguy1741]

I’ve gotten fouls playing hands up b4 shits crazy 😂

[@youngdirkk]

yeah bruh the game legit takes over with hands up d lol

[@JayBAPE]

WHOAAA PAUSE LOL INTRO

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@victorharris726]

They will still make it sometimes

[@youngdirkk]

Yeah it’s 2k lol

[@michaelnorwood6922]

When do you release the button on block attempts?

[@youngdirkk]

I be spamming it tbh lol

[@bobbyblazini]

Thought i clicked a PH vid when it first started....

[@youngdirkk]

Who’s PH

[@bobbyblazini]

@@youngdirkk the adult website...

[@Backwoodigan]

Ayo pause bruh.

[@youngdirkk]

Lol

[@Master-Wanderer]

The contest from behind to stop the dunk animations is literally a foul.. the AI does it all the time and its the dumbest shit 2k put in the game

[@youngdirkk]

Fax

[@xavierdalso7953]

I cnt play defense for shit on this game I swear I made a defensive menace n ppl still blow by me wtf is this game