Speed & Size Are Overrated: Learn The Art of Pace, Deception, and the "Freeze"
As Dick DeVenzio so brilliantly laid out in Stuff Good Players Should Know, the game isn’t controlled by the player whose feet move the fastest; it’s controlled by the player whose mind works the fastest. He understood that elite basketball is an illusion—if you can make a defender react to what isn’t happening, you own the possession.
Here is the truth: Speed & Size Are Overrated and You don’t need to be the fastest player in the gym if you know how to freeze the fastest player in the gym.
This week, we are diving deep into why Speed and Size are Overrated.. It’s about elevating your overall Basketball IQ by mastering pace, changing speeds, and using your eyes to manipulate help defense. We’ll look at why arriving under control and using shot fakes, pass fakes, and hesitations creates infinitely more high-percentage reads than simply putting your head down and rushing the rim.
Whether you are lacing up the sneakers, drawing up the plays, or cheering from the bleachers, here is how you can apply the power of pace this week.
Highlighting the 5 habits of a Point Guard
Ever wonder how “undersized” guards like Jalen Brunson constantly dominate bigger, stronger defenders? It’s not elite athleticism—it’s elite habits.
We broke down the 5 specific traits that make Brunson so unstoppable, including his brilliant tempo changes, his mastery of two-foot finishing, and why initiating contact is his greatest weapon. Whether you’re big or small, these habits will translate to every level of your game.
Check out the full article to start creating space and finishing like a pro
Developing Smart Point Guards.
If there is one thing we see slowing guards down at every level, it’s getting stuck when a downhill drive is cut off by a physical defender. Today we are breaking down the legendary “Barkley Series” to help players turn stalled penetration into a massive offensive advantage.
Whether you’re a coach looking to expand your team’s playbook or a player wanting to become unguardable in the paint, this guide will change the way you look at offensive contact.
Pace & Poise Beat Speed On and Off the Court
It can be tough watching your player go up against opponents who are just naturally bigger and faster. But what if they didn’t need to match that physical speed to completely take over the game?
This week, we break down why the strongest players live at the ‘pace of the hourglass.’ They don’t try to make up for a mistake by forcing the next play; they accept what happened, own the blame, and maintain their mental poise as the game keeps moving forward.
If your ready to help your child control the pace, this week’s read is for you
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