Learn How James Harden Blows By His Man
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Coach Nick got on the court with Tommy Tempesta of Basketball BioMechanics ( bbiomechanics) to break down the footwork and ball manipulation required to delay your acceleration and then explode by your man to the hoop, exactly how James Harden does it.
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Damn. After seeing the individual moves broken down and then put all together I feel like I’ve been under appreciating Harden’s moves.
Liam J Agree. To be able to execute these complex moves while focusing his eyes on the defenders posture- that’s pretty special.
Yup, like we all know Kyrie is the best ball handler in the NBA but Harden is much more deadly getting to his spots and attacking the basket because of his incredible fundamentals and change of pace. All you really need is those 3 simple moves in this video. Simple but efficient
no, Harden fully exploits the shit out of NBA rules the douchiest way possible
James harden is actually do every move, from driving to the basketball or throw a lob, by reading his defenders, sometimes even two defenders( his man and the big man down low)
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Learn how Johnny Sins coaches James harden to blow his defenders
Great video tho
lmao what the fuck
Ouch
Lmao the fact I know who Johnny Sins is tho
@@mA-qy3ym everybody knows Johnny sins lol
coach nick gets iced 4:56
I laughed out loud
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James harden does not get enough credit for changing the game. Prior to harden most combo guards were hyper athletic like baron davis, Derrick rose, Westbrook and wall. Now teams are looking for the next James harden with the rise of the analytics era. Luka doncic would not have gone top 3 without the success of harden in Houston. And most gms prefer Luka over trae young, not even 10 yrs ago would a nba team have chosen to keep a slow nba player like Luka over the high flyer Dennis Smith jr. harden changed the game
@UCndHOkR1vx2kF9VRlasX1bQ you said AI is not athletic? you gotta be kidding me
Can't say I agree but, strong take!
@D Thomas both of em changed the game buddy
Wow! Valid point good sir
D Thomas also athletic guards tend to get injured more
I notice instructional videos have players with different color shoes to make it easier for viewers to differentiate. This would be helpful for scissor kick move instruction videos.
Ooohhh. That’s really interesting
This video is going to produce another ISO-BALL legend for some poor head coach to have to deal with, SAD !!!
@@deandrepage1048 this is just one move..
Those are what the kyries that’s y there two different colors bruh
I thought it was just some weird fashion sense thing
This move is literally one of the most deadly moves. Lillard uses it too
For a second, I thought you got an interview with James Harden.
I know, right? That thumb is 🔥
@@bballbreakdown I think Blue was talking about how you were in a court and thought that James Harden was about to walk in the frame
Learn how James Harden blows his man
ZJAY deadass for a second, thought the title said that
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Beat me to it
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@@marksnow8048 no homo tho
I feel like we need Devin Williams in here to help further demonstrate these moves. It would be great to see a future collaboration with either him or Micah Lancaster. Great work as always Coach Nick.
Damm Harden plays and reads the game like its martial arts. Always wondered how he blows by defenders like it's nothing
James Harden is a wizard! Brilliant peak behind the beard at what sorcery lies beneath
This is by far the best breakdown I have seen for the last few years. Thank you!
You also have to be able to pull up and drain 3's like Harden too, thats the only way blow by's like this actually work. Making your defender guess and gamble on what they think you're going to do, shoot or drive, you have to be able to rely on both to make it work. That's why it works so well for Harden, he pulls up and hits at a high clip and thats why its dangerous to gamble and let Harden pull up, because of that his defender is forced to close out & he's able to blow past his defenders whenever he wants.
Purple Talk Great point- when others try this, the fakes are less respected. His mastery is putting all of these factors all together in one tremendous offensive package.
Sebadiah23 like Harden or not, he's one of the best creators of offense i've ever seen in the history of the game. I'd even put him up there with MJ, Kobe, and KD in being a top all-time offensive player, what's even more crazy is that he's not even that athletic, he doesn't have that freak athleticism most all-time great players have and is yet still relatively comparable to them
Coach Nick ready to grow that James Harden beard.
The beard fits coach
Hey coach good video... 2 free throws for James Harden tho...
Thanks and YES
If they just stand still without a reach, he just shoots with or without stepback
Great breakdown. Appreciate the insights regarding both player and defense weight and physics... It's fascinating how because the defender plants his left foot (a seemingly correct reaction to the left-right dribble), it actually slows his weight transfer to prevent the right side drive, providing the initial advantage.
James Harden is the master of Ioslation plays.
This is great stuff coach Nick! It's TRUE James Hardens dribble package at the top of the arc there is very difficult to guard. Strong hand drive, cross over drive, and step back 3 is all so natural out of this. My problem right now is I'm more comfortable doing this out of my left hand but I'm a right hand shooter.
Spenwrath I’ve always felt like Harden’s moves always have a specific goal in mind, compared to Chris Paul or Kyrie who often fancy dribble with seemingly no agenda, so the takeaway of the video to me is to have an agenda, but also play to your strengths, so in your case you’d focus on the quick fake right, fake left, drive right “double juke” maneuver that ends with a right handed drive. GL.
@@Sebadiah23 yeah! I took away the same thing! James moves are calculated and takes advantage of the defence position. My straight line drive is better out of left hand but I'm a right shooter. So I dont do the dribble package as smooth but I do it with different footwork. Almost unatural. But yeah. Will practice what you said
Woah! Keep rocking that goatee, coach! 👍👍
People can disrespect Harden all they want, but Harden might be the best iso player of all time. He is also a Top 5 shooting Guard of all time
@D Thomas not on isos. and espcially since harden shoots 3s more on isos his points per possession will be higher
Without question he’s changed the game more profoundly than anyone since MJ
D Thomas KD is also one of the greatest in the iso and in scoring in general. But Harden might have the slight edge when it only comes to iso
BBALLBREAKDOWN what?! Nah curry has changed the game the most
BBALLBREAKDOWN Sorry sir, but that’s Curry. It’s a 3PT era cuz of him
Teach me the double step back next coach 😭
First, you make a stepback, then you look deep in the refs eyes, hypnotising him to take the next stepback
@@felixicuss lol
@@jesus4.079 yo, dont forget to assert dominance
James Harden is easily one of the 10 best scorers in nba history. The way he scores almost seems effortless but it’s extremely difficult
4 to 6 steps = being called "unstoppable"
Harden is overrated
@@therealdonaldtrump1646 Is it getting stopped?
The Real Donald Trump When they super slo-mo all of his moves, 95% check out as not traveling. You are focusing on the 5%, like that silly 4-step double set-back he tried.
@@therealdonaldtrump1646 You dont even know what a travel is dumbass...
@@therealdonaldtrump1646 Here's a counter argument, why isn't everyone else doing 4-6 steps then?
Saw this between the leg starter move from Damian Lillard first. It's really effective but Harden has brought these combinations to a higher level.
I do this all the time without realising it lol. Good technique to blow by your opponent
9:22 this man will take my ankles off 🤣🤣
Bruh Kyle dome that perfectly. Looked exactly like hardne
My man out here looking like a wax figure
Lmaoo facts especially from the 5:10 to 5:23 mark
Great video much needed do more like thisss
I think it’s much simpler, harden waits until the defender wither relaxes or moves forward. Then just relies on his reaction timing. He dribbles for so long because he has to time it, he can’t do it on command. Of course he also has to wait for the defender which is the biggest factor on when he’s going to take off. Defenders move forward but harden isn’t ready yet so he wait until the timing is right.
OMG that was in Long Beach New York and I trained with the basketball biomechanics crew! At the MLK center!
This is what happens when you let scientist get past the yellow tape in sports. Coach forgot to add that Harden dribbles for about 18 seconds making the defender fall asleep.
18 sec and dropping 50 on your favorite teams i dont mind watching that anyday
@@kyleaustria1781 Cause Your the Dumb NBA Fan Charles Barkley is talking about. Harden = Regular Season Legend
why is he a legend already is his career over? for all we know he might win a chip or two or not at all, but until he hangs that jersey you should shut the fuck up and watch greatness happens before your eyes. spreading hate aint taking you anywhere, plus i never knew barkley knew me
Hey Coach Nick, can u also do some vids on defense? like how to recover when gets beat? or team defense like closing out and rotation?
9:26 Lol, Coach nick was cumming in his draws after that move. This man really, really loves basketball. ❤🏀
NBW DOUGHBOY 🤣🤣🤣🤣
7:48 too he legit came
I creamed my drawersz after a few of those! 😂
@@Mavkor His reaction is hilarious 😂
Fantastic, much appreciated. I would like to offer that there might be some benefit to also discussing off hand moves/uses for manipulation of the defender, also focus/awareness of getting inside foot on outside/past of the defender. Cheers from Canada.
9:23 Kyle killed that shit
I like this you two explained that topic well good work hopefully you guys make more content together
Aaaaaand this delayed acceleration thing is also the key to the "travel" stepback. It's not a travel. He delays his gather until after he is able to cram in an extra step while the dribble is still alive.
Great video thank you!
You couldn’t of explained it any other way best breakdown on James harden on TH-cam
thank you coach I have been studying Harden's moves for a long time now I understand it better.
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This video really helped me coach and I just wanted to say keep up the good work
I’ve been doing the delayed acceleration and crossover as a lefty for 15 years now. It’s after seeing the borderline traveling stepback that I’ve incorporated this into my game. Gotta thank Harden for that, but he didn’t invent the delayed acceleration and crossover. He’s just the best in the world at it.
grapplerke The video does not imply that he invented it, as they repeatedly reference moves named after Allen Iverson and Tony Parker, but cool that it’s working for you.
@@Sebadiah23 They only referenced their crossover style. Whats another play that has played like Harden with the
YeetGod McNeckAss Iverson was much shorter yet one of the best finishers ever, due to his moves and basketball IQ. Juking players in iso (for an open shot or drive), and then, when driving, finding the best angle to finish in traffic without getting blocked (or drawing a foul) , was THE thing that made him elite. He was constantly swishing drives high off the glass at wacky angles. Tremendous variety. You have to see the similarities there with Harden, on a macro level, of having a balanced approach that kept defenders guessing.
@@Sebadiah23 Ok but what does Iversons finishing ability have anything to do with the way Harden dribbles. I cant think of another player that had the same rhythm type dribble package like Harden
YeetGod McNeckAss Watch an old Iverson game on TH-cam, like 2001 NBA Finals game 1. I can’t convey it in words.
4:51 to 5:04 yo coach nick froze!. Thought it was some ad or something
This is gonna help me a lot thank you
EXCELLENT VIDEO COACH!!! This gives sooo much VIABLE INSIGHT!!!
Thx so much!!
Great Video! Super instructive. Well done.
I've been doing this, I would dribble between both legs a little then just explode pass who ever is defending me. But you have to switch up your dribbling by crossing over from the back so you can keep the defender on his toes and not to be predictable.
Great video coach.
Tim Hardaway, Andre Miller, Damian Lillard. Some of the other names i can think of who have incorporated this into some of their drives. Love this move, too bad i cant do it properly.
Bball geek special today! Loved it.
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Very subtle moves Harden uses
Excellent video gentlemen
Awesome, thx!!
So are we just gonna ignore those fire Kyrie 4 Confettis on the guy's feet?
Btw, great insight as always coach Nick!
i don't like how baldy changes his tone when he talks to his 'help'
Nice video 👏🏻 now i just need to learn how to flop like James harden and my game will be lit 🔥 🔥🔥
So good!!!!!!! Men this is so powerful! Do more videos like this ...man this video is gold worth!!Thanks
Awesome vid 👏👏. My game is gonna go up a notch now 💯💯🔥🔥
Just had the best scoring season of all time, if you don't agree. Look at the numbers
This was a great breakdown, I'm going to try practice this.
thanks for this, the biomechanics aspect is really interesting and good to think about. weight transers !
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DELAY I ALWAYS WANTED TO DO THIS HESI BUT NEVER FIGURED OUT HOW!!!! Thank you bballbreakdown
These two be looking like Ja Morant and RJ Barret lol
do a video on what you think his new move will be!! he said it will look like a travel (still). i think it could be a behind the back side-step 3! or a step-back floater!
Damn, this is a really great and introspective video. Great job
Thanks!
Was not expecting the music to play lol
Great content
Coach Nick looking good with the beard!
*2:12** dude just freeze frame damn I bet James Harden can't do that!!*
Great video
All about the tween tween tween STEP BAACK!
Filayyyy ay e ay!
Great breaking down
Coach we need more in depth break downs like this ! I’m in , you?
I’m IN! Got lots more. My plan is to release one like this every week
Great 👍🏼 I’m old for the game but always adding to my game! This kind of content is rare, thanks
never heard of the weight test thing. Thats cool
Coach looking good AF with the beard 🥰
Forgetting how Harden always uses his off arm to keep a defender off.
Oh James Harden! I love it!
Learn how James Harden gets robbed for a 2nd MVP award
Haha Lebron deserved that MVP that Harden won.
darkrainne 679 I’m usually against lebron on most things and think he’s barely top 10 all time but he deserved it over harden by a lot the only thing harden did better was more ppg and rockets won more games
Skintone Chicken Bone he didn’t deserve the mvp he won and definitely did not deserve it over giannis
PhillThePenguin 8 ......more ppg and more wins(the best record in the league) damn wtf else do you want
PhillThePenguin 8 and the same assists basically. Lebron: 9.1 Harden: 8.8
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9:35 carbon copy of Harden
Everything was insightful from an offensive standpoint but the information can also be utilized to
enhance skill as a defender.
Thank u for that video!!! Great!
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People don't appreciate his footwork, he has the best footwork in the NBA right now.
definitely up there.
Wow. And he is physically gifted ofcourse.
Can you do a video on how kyrie has super tight handles??
wow coach the goatees lit!
I need a LaMelo ball shooting form video
Iverson, Marbury for instance. Quick 1st step.
That guys knee is so small making his muscles look way bigger but still respect for that quadriceps
Basically the timing you hold down the turbo
you showed it in the jordan bell play but you didn't highlight using the off arm to pin down an already handcuffed defender. or the elbow in the side of the already handcuffed defender. all the techniques in the video were great though
That hesi crossover looks like it’d leave you in a wheelchair if you bite on it lmao.
Coach Nick rockin the Tom Jones look, but it's not unusual.
I'll see myself out.
Good content though as usual.
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I always thought i was too slow to dust defenders but i just didnt understand how to decieve with timing
Yeah timing against the players chosen act. It's crazy how good he is at that. This video changed how I play ball now at the park
All in the footwork and loading that trail leg properly
I read "How James Harden BLOWS his man"
I got a bit confused there for a sec.
Do a video on james harden step back
Yall have to change the title man LMAO
God bless those heels. It sucks when they finally ache.
Like the beard your sporting coach xd. Nice tech vid.