Reverse pivot

Pivoting is moving the foot in all directions after catching or stopping the ball while the other foot is remaining on the floor.

A player may move a foot in all directions after stopping. 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 backwards.

When to perform a pivot

• To protect the ball
• To give a pass in another direction
• At the start of a dribble
• Improve the position for dribble, pass or shot
• In a fake

Reverse pivot

When the player moves his body in reverse direction during a pivot movement it’s called a reverse privot.

Also see: front pivot