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Creating Space

 When you play basketball, one of the most important qualities of a good player is that they are able to create space.  There are 2 ways to create space.  The first is without the dribble and the second is with the dribble. Below are some videos of creating space without a dribble:   https://youtu.be/Z6nsuN50tmo?si=LL8hZxr1OuLrE-XJ   https://youtu.be/Jj_pgnvgOoA?si=UU3cwh-jbQRBxe9b   https://youtu.be/OJe6hIVZjWs?si=fPG8mmBtj7KcXSgx   https://youtu.be/R-al1nYvQA0?si=KLOmaOoDamWsF0Ln As you see on the videos, the offensive player uses pivots, jabs, and rips to create space without a dribble.  This is something all good players know how to do but average and poor players don't. The next thing to look at is some of the moves a player can use to create space with the dribble.   Below are some videos of creating space with the dribble: Sidestep off the bounce -  https://youtu.be/JPsLsxTVT5g?si=4kHWkgUagOhrp712 Show dribble right cross left -...