Explaining James Harden's "put on the brakes", rapid deceleration ability | Biomechanics breakdown

Explaining James Harden’s “put on the brakes”, rapid deceleration ability via biomechanics and sports science | Dr. Rajpal Brar, DPT breaks down James Harden’s - NBA and Houston Rockets superstar - ability to rapidly “put on the brakes” and decelerate to come to a stop which is a key part of what makes him one of the toughest covers in NBA history.
Here’s a table of contents, header (sub-headings):
- 0:00 Intro
- 0:28 Balance and low center of gravity (balance, get low)
- 1:00 Coordination and weight shifts (in sync, steps on the brakes)
- 2:26 Neuromuscular control and eccentric strength (elite control & strength, other examples)
- 4:15 Harnessing leverage (counterforce braking)
For those at work or the hard of hearing, I've transcribed subtitles on UA-cam so sound isn't required.
For reference, I’m a DPT (Doctor of Physio) and youth basketball coach well-versed in sports science and biomechanics, and owner of 3CB Performance - online health content, telehealth services and sports rehab & performance clinics in West LA and Valencia, CA.
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[@desibro08]

Great job man!

[@3cbperformance]

thanks and thanks for watching

[@kkawesome1234]

Really nice content! Found your vid through reddit and im now a subscriber. Also just wondering isn't 4:11 a travel or am I seeing that wrong?

[@3cbperformance]

Appreciate you taking the time to come over, watch, and sub! It's not a travel because you have to look at when exactly he actually grabs the ball. In the NBA, you're given a "gather step" which can look like an extra step but Harden has worked on the timing so well that he maximizes it. I almost thought about putting a disclaimer: Not a travel!

[@bsaghir98]

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[@3cbperformance]

thanks mate

[@xi_caveman_ix6343]

🔥 This video is Amazing !! 🔥

[@3cbperformance]

Thanks mate

[@randellelinner6290]

So how exactly do you train for deceleration

[@3cbperformance]

Randelle Linner There’s no exact way but the main tenets are training neuromuscular control, eccentric strength, and movement mechanics

[@zacks6596]

do backwards lunges or any movement backwards using your glutes

[@schoolboy1984]

I guess this y he has hamstring issues