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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…

…back to one side of the floor and may not be able to see both opponents and team mates. The best way to introduce the use of these skills is to have players practice in contested situations, whether that is 1v1 or with more players. Young players often use the…

…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…

…their dribble (bouncing the ball higher and lifting their shoulders as if standing up) and then attack with an aggressive step. This move is not encouraged for young players as they will tend to dribble too often and not have vision of defenders that will come to attack the ball….

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…

…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…