Offensive player cuts to the wing and receives a pass. Player could also flip the ball to himself. Defensive player closes out. Offensive player can not dribble. They must pivot and use ball rips to keep the defender from crowding. Set a time limit (Ex: 5 Seconds). If the offensive player keeps the ball, offense wins. If defense gets the ball, defense wins. Variation - 1 on 1 After the time limit and the offense still has the ball, allow them to go 1on1. You can verbally say "go" or whistle to signal to the offense and defense that it is time for 1on1. Variation - 5 Second Pivot, 5 Second Dribble Another variation would be to have the offense pivot and ball rip for 5 seconds, then perform a stationary dribble for 5 seconds. The defense can be aggressive and go for the steal. Offensive player can not attack the basket. You can also continuously alternate between the pivot and dribble.
Points of Emphasis: Use space step. Rip the ball Pivot through. Get your head, shoulders, feet, then the ball would be the last thing to come through. Square to see the rim. Do not lean away from the defender. Make conditions in practice harder than what you are going to face in a game. Source: Breakthrough Basketball
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