Advanced Dribble Techniques
The hesitation dribble is a deceleration move where the dribbler slows or momentarily stops the dribble, causing a defender to think the ball-handler.
Foundations
Footwork
It is distinct from a post drop step, which is a sealing step toward the basket with the non-pivot foot.
Direct answer
What is Footwork?
It is distinct from a post drop step, which is a sealing step toward the basket with the non-pivot foot.
Quick facts
| Category | Foundations |
|---|---|
| Source volume | Basketball Knowledge Vault/vol1_beginner_first_principles.md |
What it is
- It is distinct from a post drop step, which is a sealing step toward the basket with the non-pivot foot.
- A player in triple threat must appear ready to perform any of these actions, keeping defenders honest and preventing them from overcommitting to one option.
- (1) feet shoulder-width apart, (2) shooting-side foot slightly forward (similar to shooting stance), (3) knees slightly bent, (4) ball held at chest height with both hands, (5).
How it works
- A player in triple threat must appear ready to perform any of these actions, keeping defenders honest and preventing them from overcommitting to one option.
- From this position, a player can: (1) extend into a jump shot, (2) pass using a chest or one-handed pass, or (3) attack downhill with a dribble drive.
- The value of triple threat is that it keeps defenders uncertain.
- If a defender plays too tight to contest a shot, the player drives past them.
- If the defender backs off, the player shoots.
Bilingual terms
| English | Footwork |
|---|---|
| Simplified Chinese | 脚步功夫 |
| Traditional Chinese | 步法 |
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