The Lockdown Defense Program: The Drills, Progressions and System for Developing Elite Basketball Defenders

by Michael Jagacki

With over 200 pages, 50+ drills and specially curated progressions and an 8-week program, this book offers the most advanced and nuanced approach to individual defensive training. Whether you're a coach looking to transform your team's defensive identity or a player striving for defensive excellence, "The Lockdown Program" is your guide to unlocking the full potential of your defense. It's about time defense had a revolution! Three Following the success of Amazon Best Seller "Lockdown Defense," Coach Jagacki is back with "The Lockdown Program," the definitive manual for coaches and players seeking to master the art of individual defense. This comprehensive guide takes you step by step into the world of defensive training, offering exact drills, progressions, and invaluable insights that have helped so many players become Lockdown Defenders. Building on the techniques and ideas introduced in "Lockdown Defense," this manual provides a roadmap for creating these elite defenders. Whether you're planning an off-season agility program or looking to enhance in-season performance, this book is a go-to resource. Praise for "Lockdown Defense": “Coach Jagacki has been an advocate and an innovator in the world of defensive development. Everything he puts out is a must watch or a must read for me. In a world that has overlooked and under taught defensive development, that is not the case with Coach Jagacki.” - Brandon Bailey, NBA/G-League Coach “Coach Jagacki brings many years of experience from all levels of basketball to the Lockdown Program. All players and coaches looking to master the new defensive fundamentals of the game, and implement a championship brand of defense for their team, will benefit from this book. Innovative and progressive, but true to the foundation of basketball.” - Danielle Santos Atkinson, Head Coach : Hofstra University “This is a must own reference for anyone looking to elevate their defensive training. Coach Jagacki has an unwavering commitment to the art of defense and this commitment and knowledge comes through on every page of this book. He is not only changing the narrative of developing defenders, but he is sharing all of his teachings, thoughts and discoveries with the coaching community.” - Jim Engles, Head Coach : Columbia University Join the Defensive Revolution!

273 pages, Paperback

Published September 15, 2023

Reviews

[Michael Mcdermott · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent breakdown of drills to improve a player's defensive capabilities and execution. There is a weekly program as well as drills ordered by specific defensive goal.