What Coaches Get Wrong About LockLeft – And How to Fix It

Coach,

Most coaches aren’t fully committing to a disruptive defense—and that’s where things go wrong.

A D1 coach reached out this week, sharing the secret to his success: fully committing to aggressive defense.

No shortcuts.

No halfway measures.

Just complete buy-in to a system that pressures, disrupts, and dictates the game.

That’s exactly what we break down in this week’s The Hours podcast... the biggest misconceptions about LockLeft and why so many coaches are doing it wrong without realizing it.

The biggest mistake?

Thinking LockLeft is just about forcing the ball left.

It’s not.

LockLeft is a complete defensive system—built to pressure the ball, hunt passes, and wall off the paint. When done right, it forces offenses into uncomfortable spots and low-percentage shots. If you're not committing to these layers, you're not really running LockLeft.

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Here’s the truth:

Coaches who think LockLeft “allows” the ball to be driven left are missing the point.

LockLeft doesn’t give up those drives—it disrupts the offense by forcing low-percentage shots. The goal isn’t just to make them go left; it’s about controlling the game and forcing discomfort.

💥 Want to fix the mistakes coaches are making with LockLeft?

Check out the full podcast episode for all the insights and learn how to take your defense to the next level.

Stay SAVI,
- Tyler & The SAVI Basketball Team

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