Ø      Basketball Notes 11

Starts, Stops, & Turns

Triple Threat –

            Upon reception of the ball, be in triple threat position

            Knees bent

Ready to explode

Ball tucked

Permanent Pivot Foot –

When catching the ball on the perimeter, use the left foot as your pivot foot (unless you are left-handed)

Starts:

Direct Drive

Crossover Drive

*First step should be long, low, quick, and directly by the defender

Stops:

Jumpstop – land on both feet with a wide base; land on heels, land in triple threat position

Turns:

            Front pivot & reverse pivot

            Stay low on turns

Be quick

Lead with elbow

Tuck ball in tight – rip it high or low

Points to Remember –

1.      Triple threat

2.      Transfer on catch to keep the defender off

3.      Economy of motion – no wasted movement

4.      Permanent pivot foot

5.      Object is to get your head and shoulders by the defender…first step should be long, low, and quick

“Deserve Victory”