The Real Reason NBA Guards Are So Hard to Guard (It’s Not Speed or Strength)

In this video, we break down the 4 essential handle types every serious basketball player must master: Foundational, Defensive, Attack, and Creative. Using NBA stars like Jamal Murray, Chris Paul, Ja Morant, and Kyrie Irving as examples, we show you exactly how they dominate defenders—and how you can train the same way.

Whether you're a middle school or high school hooper looking to earn more minutes, or a coach wanting to develop elite guards, this breakdown delivers pro-level insight and actionable drills 💪

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What You'll Discover in todays video:

• How to build elite-level ball control and dribbling skills

• NBA-style breakdowns of 4 all-time great ball handlers

• Drills to improve your foundational, defensive, attack, and creative handle

• Footwork, decision-making, and IQ-based moves that translate to games

• How to counter defenders like Kyrie, shift them like Ja, and control pace like Murray

⏱️ VIDEO CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro: 4 Elite Handle Types & How to Master Them
00:18 - Jamal Murray’s Foundational Handle Breakdown
01:32 - Foundational Handle Drills for Control & Pace
04:40 - Chris Paul’s Defensive Handle in Pick & Roll
06:17 - Defensive Handle Drills to Beat Pressure
07:56 - Ja Morant’s Attack Handle for Blow-By Drives
09:58 - Attack Handle Drills to Create Separation
12:13 - Kyrie Irving’s Creative Handle & Counter Game
12:53 - Creative Handle Drills for Real-Game Moves
14:46 - Why You Need All 4 Handle Types to Be Elite