Unit 01 · Course 07
Reading the Defender\
Master Defender stance analysis through 15 progressive modules — from fundamentals and drills to NBA film study and game-ready decisions.
All 15 Modules
Full module-by-module breakdown of this course
Introduction
Why Stance Reading Is an Unfair Advantage
Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Defender Stance Analysis
Footwork
Footwork — Positioning to Force Defender Decisions
Ball Handling
Ball Handling — Dribble Position for Stance Reads
Reading the Defense
Reading the Lead Foot, Hip, and Shoulder Alignment
Drill 1
Drill: Stance Reading Chart — Identify the Open Side
Drill 2
Drill: Attack Based on Defender Stance — Passive
Drill 3
Drill: Live Stance Read and Attack
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes When Reading Defender Stance
Game Situations
Game Situations — Using Stance Reading Against Any Defense
NBA Reference
NBA Reference — How Trae Young and CP3 Read Defenders
Progression
Progression — Stance Read Into Shot Selection
Advanced Variation
Advanced: Reading Stance in Double-Team Situations
Decision Making
Decision — Drive vs. Shoot Based on Defender Stance
Review & Assessment
Review — Defender Stance Reading Mastery Checklist
All Courses in Perimeter Attack Skills
12 courses · 180 total modules
Ball Reception to Beat the Defender
Reading Closeouts — When the Defender Closes Hard
Creating Separation — When the Defender Holds Position
Change of Speed — Explode After the Defender Hesitates
Attack Timing — Stop Attacking Too Early
Rhythm Control — Slow Down to Beat Your Defender
Reading the Defender\
Attacking the Defender\
Baseline Attack — 1v1 Near the Sideline
Shot or Pass? — 1v1 Decision Making
Counter Moves — Using the Defender\
The Complete 1v1 Decision Flow
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