That Basketball Life

  As a coach, I've said it a thousand times: your feet are your most important offensive tool . You can be the fastest player on the court, but if you don't know how to pivot, you are a sitting duck the moment a defender puts pressure on you . A proper pivot isn't just about moving your feet; it's about protecting the basketball, creating separation, and reading the defense before you make your next move . The Essential Pivots To become a versatile threat, you need to master these three movements while staying low in your triple-threat stance: The Forward Pivot (Front Pivot): You step forward with your non-pivot foot, rotating your body toward the basket . This is your go-to move when you need to face up the hoop to shoot or attack a defender who is playing you tight . The Reverse Pivot (Back Pivot): You step backward with your non-pivot foot, rotating your body away from the defender . Use this to shield the ball when you are being overplayed . The Jab Step: F...

Expanding on our topic from yesterday, we continue our discussions on perimeter footwork using Jay Wright's teaching methods. Enjoy!

Jay Wright is a coach who believes in trying to get the best out of his players. He doesn't rely on his players just being the best athletes on the floor. He prefers to teach them the footwork required to be more comfortable when playing. Check out this short video on jab steps and how he trains his players to feel comfortable using these moves.

Here is another video.  This one shows how Villanova practices wing catch, rip, and drive under pressure.

Nice video on how to get open on the wing when you are being overplayed. Video includes some nice drills to run in practice.