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Originally Posted by 10InchVertical
Some tips on getting pass the defender when they are playing you extremely close would be cool. I can easily get them when they are like 2.5-3ft away but when they are extremely close and theres little space(like to dribble the ball i get it slapped away. I watch people handle that easily but they dribble so fast that defender is always slapping air so im guessing increased speed with control is the key? Problem is that wen they give space to prevent driving and force the jump shot i can easily get pass them and get to the rim but when they give little space i cant.
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Basic fundamental ball handling helps a lot. First of all, if you see Chris Paul, he always does his behind the back. Behind the back is a crucial weapon against defenders that guard very close.
Secondly, you must be able to add that little "magic" ball handling touch to your dribbling, you can make as though your opponent is grabbing air. Even little touches can help a lot.
I remember a moment when my friend is guarding me. He was trying to steal the ball but keep missing it, by a little bit. He was like astonished. In reality I only made the ball bounce a bit higher or lower.
Finally, if the defender is guarding you really close, drive to one side, do a very fast crossover without stopping your drive, and respond accordingly to your opponent's reaction.
Normally people aren't very good at guarding driving opponents unless they really have a good change of direction.