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Basketball moves are generally individual actions used by players to pass by defenders to gain access to the basket or to get a clean pass to a teammate. TRIPLE THREAT POSITION Triple threat is the position when a player facing a defender receives a pass but has not dribbled yet. From this, the player can choose from three options: to Shoot , to Dribble past the defender or to Pass it to a teammate. There are also options to get the defender out of his defensive stances by using '''jab steps''' and '''pump fakes'''. Jab Step Jab step is performed when a player holds onto the ball before dribbling while his secondary leg performs a routine jabbing. This move is used to test defender's defensive weaknesses and stance. A combination of the pump fake, the drive, the shot and the crossover drive can be performed along with the jab step to lure the opponent out of his defense. Pump Fake Pump fake is a fake shooting motion in which a player pretends to shoot. The player does not jump nor release the ball. It is a move intended to get the defender to jump for a block. If the defender is baited to jump and the player hasn't dribbled yet, the player can dribble past the defender while the defender is still up in the air . If the player has dribbled, he can use this gap of defense to shoot or to pass the ball. This is a great move to use to take over an opponent. Drawing Contact An offensive move intended to produce a foul call on the defensive player. A typical strategy is to drive into a defensive player whose feet are not stationary. When the two players make bodily contact, a foul can be called on the defensive player. If the defensive player has a set position (ie, both feet are stationary and arms are not in a downward motion) the contact can result in a charging foul against the offensive player. DRIBBLING Crossover Dribble Crossover is a dribbling technique involves a motion by which the player, before or while dribbling the ball, changes the dribbling direction by moving or bouncing the ball from one side of the body to the other. It is generally used quickly so the defender's momentum will not be able to stay with the player's new dribbling direction. This move provides the players a space to pass the defender. Crossover has recently been popularised by players such as Tim Hardaway and Allen Iverson . ''Behind the Back Crossover'' The behind the back crossover is a variation of the crossover, whereby the player, while dribbling the ball with one hand, bounces the ball behind his back to the other hand in order to switch the direction of dribbling. It is a more stylised way to evade the defender while protecting the ball. ''Under the Legs Crossover'' The under the legs crossover is yet another variation of the crossover. It is also known as the between the legs dribble. The move is done when the player dribbles the ball in between his legs from one hand to another. It's an effective way to change the direction of dribbling while protecting the ball from the defender. Spin Move Spin move is performed when a player spin his body in an effort to change the direction of the dribble or the layup while evading the defender. The spin move can be used while dribbling or in a post position. Post players usually use the move many times during a game in order to lose the opponent. Guards with better ball handling ability can use the spin move when dribbling. The spin move gets the body in between the ball and the defender to prevent him from reaching the ball. The drawback of the move is that the ballhandler can be disoriented after performing the move. Hesitation Dribble Hesitation dribble is dribbling with an intentional change of pace or direction, to confuse or freeze a defender. A defender can not predict the movement of the ball and so it is harder to make a steal. Usually street-ball players will do this move, but in the pros, players like Allen Iverson are known to use this move in order to generate an easy lay-up or jump shot. LAYUP Finger Roll Finger roll is performed when a player holds the ball with one hand during a layup and then roll the ball into the basket by lifting the fingers only. It basically is an extended control during a lay up. This rolling motion provide the ball with soft touch in which the ball would roll around the ring and drop into the basket. George Gervin was known for having one of the best finger rolls in the game. Tear Drop Tear Drop is generally performed by undersized players ( Point Guards usually). A player usually starts the layup procedure in a distance further away from the basket. The ball is generally released earlier and in a higher arch then the normal layup. The layup is usually completed before the taller defender has the chance to block it. It is so named because the ball drop down from the high point of an arch is like a tear drop falling down. Gary Payton of the Miami Heat or even John Stockton of the Utah Jazz during their primes in the early-mid 90s had the best tear drops in the game.
1.On a layup Allen Iverson would turn his shoulders to the left if he is on the right side of the basket.This will fake the big man to the other side of the basket.If he/she doesn't just go over the defender. Power Stop/Drive Power drive is continuation move in which a player stops dribbling and makes a huge leap forward, in the mean time securing the ball from the dribbling hand to both hands, then making a layup. The move is generally used as a layup because the huge movement coming from the forward leap provides the momentum for the player to jump forward for a layup. The move is a great way to squeeze the player under the basket for a fast layup. PASSES Bounce Pass Bounce Pass is a fundemental passing technique. The player passes the ball to a teammate by bouncing the ball off the floor. A successful bounce pass can easily result in an assist because a bounce pass is harder for defenders to intercept. Although performing a bounce pass seems easy, it is often one of the most difficult basketball skills to master. Blind Pass Blind pass is also called no-look pass. The pass is performed when a player looks at a direction but passes the ball to his target on the other direction. Blind pass is risky so it is not often performed. However, when done right, blind passes will often confuse the defender or defense. The blind pass has been popularised by players such as Magic Johnson . Behind the Back Behind the Back passes are passes done to a target behind the back. Usually done to confuse the defender, behind the back passes can either be bounced off the floor or passed directly to a teammate. Most behind the back passes are direct, and not bounce passes. Chris Webber of the Philadelphia 76ers is famed for using this moving down In The Paint . Dish Dish is when a player passes the ball while his feet are off the floor. It can confuse the defender sometimes if the defender thinks the player will shoot the ball rather than pass it. POST UP Establishing a position in the low post, near the basket below the foul line, usually in order to take advantage of a smaller defender. Often the offensive player faces away from the basket, so that his body can protect the ball from the defender. He then has options such as spinning or backing down the defender to close in to the basket for better scoring opportunities. Up and Under The up and under is a move consisting of two parts, a shot fake (the up) and a step-through (the under). First the player with the ball fakes a shot by thrusting the ball above his head as if to take a shot, then when the defender jumps in an attempt to block the shot, the offensive player steps by him and attempts a clear, unguarded shot. Generally used by post players. Hook Shot The hook shot is one of the best inside moves, but it is also quite difficult. A hook shot begins when the player puts his body between the ball and the opponent. He then releases the ball towards the basket with his outside hand in a "hook" motion. The hook shot and variations such as the jump-hook and skyhook are effective because they are very difficult for the defender to block, although it is harder to hit the shot with precision. The advantage hook shot offers is the space between you and your opponent. Even when your opponent is bigger and taller, the hook shot can still work in your favor. The hook shot is most often used by post players because it is difficult to make the shot from a distance. Kareem Abdul-Jabbar of the Milwaukee Bucks and later of the Los Angeles Lakers was a great exponent of the skyhook. Turnaround Jump Shot When a player posts up, in order to shoot he has to turnaround to face the basket. This can be done by turning in the air, timing the jump shot when the defender is not likely to jump and challenge the shot. Centers such as Patrick Ewing and Hakeem Olajuwon used this move regularly. Fade Away A Fade Away shot is a jump shot while jumping away from the basket. This makes it difficult for the defender to block the shot. The fade away can be done from anywhere on the court, but because of the degree of difficulty of making the shot, most fade aways are taken near the basket. Michael Jordan was a master in making the fade away shot. It is used frequently by Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , and even Tracy McGrady . Drop Step Also called "reverse pivot", a move in which the player posting up takes a back step (drop step) on the side of a defender behind him and spins to that side to gain leverage. Afterwards he can shoot or drive to the basket. TWO PERSON GAME Give and Go Give and Go is an offensive play to pass the ball (give) and then run (go) to an open spot to receive the ball back, usually near the basket, for an easy score. This play can be effective when the defender pays too much attention to the ball instead of the player who moves after passing the ball. Pick and Roll Pick and Roll is an offensive play in which a player stops to Screen (block) a defender for a teammate handling the ball and then slips behind the defender to accept a pass as the handler makes a move towards the basket. In the NBA, John Stockton and Karl Malone of the Utah Jazz used this play to great effect in the 1990's. See Pick And Roll . Back Door A back door play is when a player without the ball gets behind the defense and receives a pass for an easy score. This can be executed if the defenders are unaware of the open space behind them. Also, when a defender overcommits on defense, e.g. tries to steal or deny a pass, they are vulnerable to a backdoor play. Most notably used by University Of Princeton . |
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