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EPISODE · Jul 17, 2026 · 6 MIN

Ep 1953 What if You Forced Every Ball Handler to the Baseline All Game Long?

from The 5 Minute Basketball Coaching Podcast

https://coachcollins.podia.com/funnel-down-defense https://teachhoops.com/ Today's episode is brought to you by TeachHoops.com, home to thousands of organized drill videos, defensive breakdowns, and course templates — everything in one click instead of scrubbing through random YouTube videos. In this episode, we install the LockLeft defensive framework: a simple, teachable system built on one ruthless idea — force every ball handler to his left hand, every possession, all game long. We cover the core rules: how on-ball defenders angle their stance to take away the right hand, how help defenders shade to shrink the left side of the floor, and how the whole scheme squeezes passing windows until offenses start throwing the ball to you. You'll learn the three most common breakdowns when teams first install it, how to rep it with simple shell drill constraints, and why this system is especially powerful at the high school and youth levels, where almost nobody can finish with their weak hand. If you've ever wanted a defensive identity your kids can master in two weeks and ride all season, this is the episode. Get the companion drill videos and full defensive install resources at https://teachhoops.com/. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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