Making Cuts: Deception by Brummie

Elite players understand that raw speed and power isn't necessarily the best way to get open, particularly when they are matched up against elite defenders.

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Giving any hint that a cut is a fake, or that you’re about to change direction, will cause your defender to slow down, leaving you back in a straightforward foot race. Therefore, regardless of the best technique for changing direction, it is the technique which is disguised to the defender that will be more effective. Let’s say for example that you can perform a 180 degree change of direction in 2 seconds using 5 steps, or in 2.5 seconds using […]

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