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…that the shot will be short of the basket. Players may also use a step back move to put the defender at a disadvantage. As they land on their back foot they keep the dribble alive, but lift their shoulders and head, as if they are stopping. If the defender…

…use a variety of moves such as: Hesitation Dribble: stopping and then starting again Punch Dribble: pushing forward and then retreating if the defender is able to defend the drive Crossover Dribble: changing direction using a variety of crossover dribbles (in front and behind) Fake Crossover: moving as if to…

…it may allow defenders to intercept it. The position of the defender’s head is often important as it will affect the defender’s balance. In defending a ball screen, the screener’s defender may move into the path of the dribbler. Whether this is simply a “show” or a double team, the…

When the offensive player drives baseline, they may come from behind the backboard. Here the reverse lay-up is shot with the back to the baseline and releasing the ball above their head. When the offensive player drives in front of the basket, the reverse lay-up may be shot with back…

…whichever shoulder is closest to the defender is the direction they should look; Keep vision of the defender of any perimeter player on their side of the floor – these defenders will often “hedge down” to steal the ball; Limit the number of dribbles – the more dribbles they take,…

Forward Spin from Low Post The forward spin from the low post is used where the defender is playing behind but close to the offensive player. The offensive player may fake to the middle (keeping their feet still) and then, pivoting on their baseline foot, quickly spin past the defender….

…the back of their opponent’s head, their opponent cannot see them! “Reads not Rules” – “The Defender Tells You What to Do” A common mistake with young players is that they will decide what they are going to do (e.g. pass in a 2×1 situation) well before the decision needs…