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08/26/2026

You beat your defender… so why are you letting them catch you?

Most players sprint straight to the rim after getting by, giving the defender a running start to chase them down. Instead, use your dribble to cut them off first.

Create separation → cut off their path → THEN attack the rim.

08/22/2026

Getting cut off doesn’t mean your possession is over.

Pick it up → you’re stuck.

Turn your back → sink down → keep your dribble alive.

Now you can spin, re-attack, pass, or wait for a better option.

08/17/2026

Most players only use one leg to create separation on their stepback. Try this instead:

Outside foot → inside foot → 2-foot hop

That final hop lets you push backward with both legs, giving you more space while keeping your body under control. And yes, this is legal footwork, the dribble is discontinued before the gather.

08/13/2026

If you lose your balance every time you try to get into contact, this might be why.

❌ Shoulder leads → defender pulls the chair → you lose your balance.

✅ Lower body leads → contact or no contact → you stay balanced.

Don’t let the defender control your finish. Lead with your lower body, stay balanced, and finish under control.

08/09/2026

Your tween doesn’t always need a hop. Try the anchor step instead:

Ball + foot → ball + pivot → ball + foot

It keeps you grounded, gives you more control, and lets you change direction without losing your momentum. Luka has been using this concept for years. Save this and try it next workout. 💪🏽

08/05/2026

Most players hold the ball because they don’t know what they’re looking at. Keep your closeout reads simple:

Can you shoot it? Shoot.
Can’t shoot? Drive.
Can’t drive? Swing it.

The faster you make the right decision, the harder you are to guard.

Much love to everyone who made 28 great. 29, time to grind 😤.
08/03/2026

Much love to everyone who made 28 great. 29, time to grind 😤.

08/02/2026

Most players overthink ball screens. Keep it simple:

✅ Reject if the defender gives it to you.
✅ Snake if the reject is taken away.
✅ Attack outside if you can’t reject or snake.

The best guards don’t force reads, they eliminate options until the right one is left. Master these 3 decisions and you’ll become much harder to guard.

07/27/2026

If you can’t change pace… your dribble is probably the reason.

❌ Straight up-and-down dribbles make your movement predictable.

✅ Pocket dribbles keep the ball loaded, allowing you to accelerate, decelerate, and explode whenever you want.

07/24/2026

Most players think the defender decides whether to go over or under the screen… not always. With the right footwork, you can force the under and create the shot you want.

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