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When guarding the dribbler, watch his midsection(waist). He can't go anywhere without it, and you won't fall for foot fakes or ball fakes.
This works! thanks
This is a good way to guard a guard. Especially if the person you're gurading is very quick and can move fast with the ball. This is a good way to guard a dribbler and keep him in front of you without getting crossed or shaken up.
How can i work on my foot speed because i feel like that's whats stopping me from being a very good defender
Line jumps are probably the most effective way to increase foot speed. you stand on one side of a line or crack, then jump it back and forth, getting faster and faster as you go. I myself would not be considered "quick of foot" by I am a good defender because of anticipation, which imo is more important. I can usually anticipate what a defender is going to do, which just takes practice. When you play ball on the playground, guard the best player on the court, that's how I improved my defense. GL.
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