Vaardigheid Footwork ยท Offense

Front pivot

Laatst gewijzigd 27 september 2018

Omschrijving

Pivoting is moving the foot in all directions after catching or stopping dribbling.

A player may move a foot in all directions from the stand or after a stop. Here the other foot (pivot foot) must remain on the floor and may not be moved. A player must always know what his pivot foot is. A pivot can be made in all directions. Without turning the body sideways, forward and backward.

When to pivot

  • To protect the ball
  • Guiding a pass
  • Start of a dribble
  • Improve the position for dribbling, pass or shot
  • When faking

Front pivot

If the player moves his body forward during a pivot movement

See also: reverse pivot

Leerpunten

  1. Protect the ball
  2. Know which foo is the pivot foot
  3. Keep balanced (hip stays above pivot foot)
  4. Pivot foot must remain on the floor
  5. Do not change pivot foot while pivoting
  6. Pivoting from the hips
  7. Knee stays above the foot