To defeat pressure, practice against pressure daily. Strong opponents always test your mettle with pressure.
Gauntlet
Each "catch" the ball handler gets one dribble as a team of two navigates the entire length of the court. Offense rotates to the back level of defense in the drill.
Manmaker
"Advantage-disadvantage"
- 5 versus 7 full court, no dribble
- 3 versus 4 full court, vary the four in 2-2 and 1-2-1 setups, simulates 2-2-1 and "diamond" presses
Both have value, but 5 versus 7 is transformative.
3 versus 5 half court trap
One key is keeping the other guard behind, which allows a quick pass to frustrate the trap.
Gauntlet
Manmaker
Lagniappe. After speed, hesitation is the primary "same side" separation dribble. Hesis, crossovers, and combinations belong in your arsenal.
Lagniappe 2. Untold: Operation Flagrant Foul. The story behind the Tim Donaghy story. Sad and sickening.
