Creating space! This is an area of every player’s game that goes undetected until they get locked up by someone and couldn’t get their shot off. So if you’re here now, reading this, it’s probably happened to you one time or another.
Below I complied the top five moves to create to help you get your shot off.
Move #1: One Dribbling Pull-Up
Now a lot of you reading this will think that this doesn’t really help you create space but great scorers like Michael Jordan, Allen Iverson, and Steph Curry have all utilize a hard one dribble to get into a pull-up.
When do correctly, your defender will think you’re still driving and when you stop and pull-up on a dime you’ll have no contest or at the most a late contest. In order to make this simple move work you have to do a few things…
First you have to take a long, explosive stride in one direction. This will make you defender think that you are trying to drive past them. Next, you have to do one hard dribble. This sells the drive and also helps with rhythm into the shot. Lastly, you can’t fade forward on your shot. Since you are essentially pulling up in the defenders face, fading forward would put your shot at risk of getting block.
Move #2: Step-Back
This move has become one of the most popular moves in basketball today and it seems as if everyone who is a scorer has this move in their arsenal.
Just like the one dribble pull-up. The step-back starts with a hard, long, and explosive move one direction. This should get your defender to start sliding you leaning that way. Next, you will plant your inside foot, usually the foot closer to the defender and use it to push back in the opposite direction. After that, you should have created enough space to shoot, so just gather, shoot, and follow through.
This move requires a hard change of direction that could throw your shot off. So, make sure you really practice this move to work your balance. You should also work on have a strong core, which will allow you have the strength to control your body and not to fade back on your shot.
Move #3: Between The Legs Step-Back
This version of the step-back is a little more difficult but with practice and reps, it’s definitely something that you can add to your game.
I think this best way to do this move is start off slow or loll your defender to sleep, and then boom hit them with the move. This move can be done by walking the ball into your shooting range your by doing a hesitation. Once you’re ready, you do an explosive between the legs in the direction you want your defender to lean. Once the ball goes through your leg, plant your outside foot and push back off of it to create space to shoot.
Again with this move you need to work on your core to have balance and your legs so that you can create enough space. This move will be great in one-on-one situations and at the end of the shot clock as a move to quickly create space for a shot.
Move #4: The Hesitation Pull-Up
When I was growing up, Tracey McGrady made this move popular and I even use it a lot in my game today.
Just like the between the legs step-back, this hesi pull-up can be used after you have lolled your defender to sleep. The BIGGEST thing you have to remember about this move is to sell the drive or hesitation to put the defense on their heels and give you enough space and time to pull-up.
Use your shoulders, footwork, and extend the ball out before you shoot. With practice this move can become a go-to move in your arsenal, just like it is in mine.
Move #5: The Pull-Back Series
The Pull-Back Series has been featured on everyone’s mixtape who is shifty and has that crazy handle. This move can be done three different ways, but all area effective.
The first way is by pulling back in front of your body; probably the most popular way. It starts of the same, by getting your defender to lead or slide in one direction by using a hand and explosive dribble. Once you get the defense going, you’re going to plant the outside off and pull the ball back across your body. If done correctly the defender with continue in the direction they were going, giving you plenty of room o get the shot off.
The other to variations are done the same way, but inside of crossing over in front of your body, you either pull back through your legs or behind your back. These variations work just as well as crossover one above. It really comes done to a personal preference and whichever one you feel most comfortable with.
In conclusion, getting your shot off with tight defense still shouldn’t be a problem. These five moves, if done correctly, can all be used to make you an unstoppable force on the court. However, none of these will be mastered without practice and reps. So get in the gym and start ‘PROfecting Your Game’!
Creating Space and getting your shot off
The most important thing a shooter needs to be successful is space. No matter how quick a players release is, they need some space to get it off. There are four main ways to create space:
Non-dribble move (i.e. jab step, shot fake, etc.) Dribble move (i.e. step back or other dribble move) Moving without the ball Screens & Dribble weaves
Non-dribble moves are used to put the defender off balance. Using a shot fake causes the defender to either close out on the ball handler or even jump in the air, allowing the offensive player to draw a foul or get a shot off while the defender is coming down from jumping. A jab step causes a defender to back-up and puts their weight on their heels, which could give you enough room to shoot. Both of these moves can create “mini-closeout” situations. A closeout is when a defender believes the offensive player is moving backwards in some fashion or about to shoot the ball so they essentially lunge, leap, or step forward. When the defender does one of these things all of their momentum is moving toward the offensive player, when the momentum is moving one way, it takes much longer to stop or to change direction, allowing the offensive player to more easily go past the defender. Basketball is largely a game of misdirection (trying to get someone go one way, and going the other). Non-dribble can and should be used frequently in conjunction with a dribble move.
Dribble moves are used to go by a defender or to create space between you and a defender. A combination of two dribble moves or a non-dribble move with a dribble move can also be used to put a defender off balance or create a “Mini-closeout” as discussed in the Non-dribble moves section. The key in using a combination of moves is simple. Get the defender moving one way, and going the other way.
Moving without the ball has been turned into an art form by some of the greats. The ability to use screens, cut, and finding open spots are common among those thought of as the best shooters. Moving without the ball requires watching your defender, utilizing your teammates, knowledge of defensive rotations, and quickly analyzing floor spacing. Some NBA players provide great examples; Rip Hamilton and Reggie Miller were two of the best at constantly moving and using screens.
Non Dribble Space creating Moves:
Jab Step: A jab step is a simple non-dribble move used to create space or put a defender off-balance. For a right-handed player (assuming the left foot is planted as your pivot foot) here is how the jab step works. Starting in the triple threat position take a long step with your right foot to either side of your defender, be sure to stay low and balanced. As the long step is taken, the left foot should stay planted and the player should keep their body between the defender and the ball. The jab step can be used just before a pass so you have room, to create space to shoot, or to get a defender off-balance in order to go by them (jab step and go).
Pump (or Shot) Fake: The best description of a pump fake I’ve ever heard was, “It is a shot that you end up not taking”. This is important because this implies that you were going to shoot it, and then you realized a fake would be better. Selling the pump fake is vital. A pump fake is executed by initiating the beginning of the shot, this causes your defender to lunge or lean forward which creates several opportunities: If they jump you can lean into them for a foul, if they lunge forward a dribble can be used to go by them., it creates a great “give and go” opportunity, and many others.
Crossover Step: A crossover step is similar to a jab step but it is used when you step across your body to the inside of your defender (as with most moves, this originates from the triple threat position). For example if you are on the right side of the floor with your left foot as your pivot foot, you would step to the inside of the defender (as well as past the defender) with your right foot. The crossover step is best used in conjunction with another move such as a jab step to tone side then a crossover step to the other, or a shot fake to get the defender up in the air followed by a crossover step past the defender.
Short step – Long step: The “short step – long step” is similar to using a combination of two different sized jab steps. Starting in the triple threat position (assume a right handed player on the right wing with their left foot as the pivot foot). Begin with a very slow and short jab step with your right foot, this is used to lull the defender. As the right foot lands on the first jab step, quickly lunge forward with the right foot, exploding past the defender. This should be a long step past the defenders feet. This is a great, simple, low-risk move to use to get past a defender.
Space creating dribble moves
Step back Dribble: The step back is a great way to create space between an offensive player and a defender once the offensive player has already began dribbling the ball. When a player is dribbling towards the basket and sees that the defender has their momentum going in that same direction, the dribbler plants there inside foot hard and pushes back away from the basket explosively, landing in a balanced position ready to shoot or pass. When the foot is planted you must be sure to be low and balanced to effectively utilize the move. This move can be combined with a behind the back or backwards between the leg dribble. Check out the advanced moves section of the site for more information.
Hesitation dribble: The hesitation dribble works in the opposite fashion of a step-back dribble. The hesitation dribble lures a defender at the ball handler. When dribbling toward the basket at a fairly quick pace…stop and hesitate suddenly. Do not pick up your dribble, but take a slightly higher dribble still keeping your hand over top of the ball. For added effect bring the off hand should move toward the ball to give the impression of picking up the dribble. This should cause the defender to lunge toward the ball handler, as the defender shifts their momentum toward the ball handler, the ball handler should dribble forward past the off-balance defender. This should leave the offensive player with the choice of an open pass or shot.
Offensive box-out: This move applies the principles of a box out to the offensive side of the ball. Chris Paul frequently uses this move. When the ball handler gets a little bit past the defender they put their rear into the defender and force them to stay behind them (very similar to boxing out as if going for a rebound). One of two things will happen…the offensive player will have enough time to get a shot off (most likely a floater) or the post defender will be forced to help, at which point the offensive post player should be open for an easy bucket.
Fake Move: A fake move is used to create the illusion of using a dribble move (let’s use the crossover as an example) to put the defender on their heels enabling an offensive player to get a shot off. While dribbling, the offensive player should get low like they are about ready to execute a right to left crossover. This should not be disguised…the action by the offensive player should be as if they were about to let someone steal their crossover. As the ball handler starts to wind up the crossover to go from right to left, the defender should begin to reach for the ball or shift their weight in the direction of where they anticipate the crossover to go. At this time…the offensive player should quickly jump straight up (balanced and under control) and shoot a jump shot. This move does not create as much space as some other moves…but will cause the defender to be off balanced to the extent they are unable to contest the shot effectively.
Various Moves: There are various other moves that can be used to set-up a jump shot (i. e. crossover, inside out, etc…)
Moving without the ball
Footwork is another tool for getting open. Digging down a layer deeper it is about misdirection, body positioning, and deception. Here are a few pieces of footwork that can help you get open to get the ball or get an easy basket.
Cutting is all about body position, footwork, and misdirection. Use misdirection by taking a few slow steps in one direction then going hard in the other direction. Or, a player can fake a hard step in one direction getting the defender to jump, then going the opposite direction. Play with this and be creating, the key is to get the defender to think you are going to one thing…then you do the other. Whether it is playing pick-up or in a game, cutting is important. It keeps the floor balanced, it causes defenders to help, and in the case of running your team’s offense…it often sets up the timing needed for the offense to be successful.
Front cut: This is done by simply cutting in front of your defender. This forces the defender to be in a bad position being stuck behind you. This is the type of cut you would see on a “give and go”. This can be set-up by taking a couple slow steps in the opposite direction of where you are going, then cutting HARD in front of the defender.
Back cut: This is done by cutting behind your defender. If a defender is watching the ball and not you, it may give you a perfect opportunity to cut behind them in the brief instant they look away.
Flash: this is when a player sprints from the post area up to the foul line or elbow in order to receive the ball.
Iverson cut: Sometimes called a “shallow-cut”, this cut was made famous by Allen Iverson. This cut is down by a wing player who starts on the wing outside the 3 point line and runs hard across court dipping down to approximately the level of the foul line, then popping out at the opposite 3 point line.
V-cut: A v-cut is generally used in the open court to inbound the ball, or by a player trying to catch the ball on the wing or top of the key, when a defender is denying them the ball. For this example we will imagine a swingman is on the right wing trying to pop out to the three point line to catch the ball. To execute a v-cut this player will walk right up to and into their defender placing their inside (right) foot in front of that player. At the same time they step in front of the defender they should place put their thigh and butt into the defender, then push off that right foot hard to pop out to the three point line.
Seal Pivot: This is done by taking a step into your defender and keeping him behind you, almost like you are boxing them out, in order for you to receive the ball. UCLA cut: This is a screen/cut run by many teams at all levels around the world. A UCLA cut is initiated when a guard passes the ball to the wing. One of the teams big men will be planted on the elbow on the side the ball was passed to. After the guard passes the ball to the wing they will then run off the screen being set by the big man on the elbow. Sometimes this can lead to an easy lay-up for the guard. What is often more likely to happen is the point guard will catch the pass from the wing after their cut, which forces the other big man’s defender to help…which results in a simple pass form the cutting guard to the guy that defender was guarding, and an easy hoop.
European Cut: A European cut is similar to a dribble weave. One player drives toward the basket, in this example we’ll assume the player is driving from the left wing down the middle of the lane. When that player drives, their teammate who is performing the European cut, the one performing the European cut should come from the right wing and cross just behind their driving teammate.
Ball Screens & Dribble weaves
Using Screens: Screens are one of the best and most often used ways to get open or to get a shot off. A screen is going to be basically the same regardless of the different “types” of screen you hear about (i.e. fade screen, down screen, etc.). A screen is set by one teammate for another. The “screener” is the person setting the screen. The screener must plant their feet and not move their body into the defense. Because the screener is unable to move, it is up to the player using the screen to run their defender into the screen. First the offensive player using the screen should “set-up” the screen. Setting up a screen can be done in several ways. This can be done by faking one way prior to going the other, or by walking the defender to the level of the screen before coming off it. When finally arriving at the screen, the offensive player should get into a position that is low and explosive…it should be a position in which they are ready to explode out of. (Some coaches teach players to “grab ankles”, this means the player getting screen should get low enough to grab the ankle of the screener.) Additionally, the player should just barely make contact or “brush” the screener. Brushing the screener assures that there is not enough space for the defender to squeeze through. For more advanced information on screens, screening, and other screening related topics check out the moves and the miscellaneous sections.
Ball Screens: A ball screen is a screen in which one offensive player sets a screen for the ball handler. The basics of using a ball screen are similar to using a normal screen. The ball handler should rub the offensive player right off of the screen. Ball screens will be set in different settings. Maybe on the wing before the ball handler has even dribbled and maybe at the top of the key for a point guard bringing the ball up the floor.
Level of the screen: When the ball screen is set at the top of the key, it is important for the ball handler to take the defender to the level of the screen. This means that whether to the left or the right, they should dribble down to the level of where the screen will be set. You
Normal screen: When a screen is set on the wing. You can use it normally or “bounce” the screen. Bouncing the screen is when an offensive player fakes like they are going to use a screen, and goes the opposite way. Bouncing the screen is done by approaching the screen as if it were to be used, but then quickly making a move in the opposite direction. A dribble move can also be used, particularly a spin move.
Dribble Weave: A dribble weave is similar to a ball screen, or perhaps more similar to a hand-off in football. It is used to get open, get to the basket, or even misdirection. A dribble weave is executed when one player comes to a jump stop and hands the ball to a teammate coming in the opposite direction. The player intending to hand the ball off should come to a jump stop with their back to the basket just prior to the transition. The player accepting the hand-off should be moving toward the other player and should accept the hand-off similar to a running back in football.
Hand-off & Fake Handoff: Similar to a dribble weave, except the player initiating the dribble weave does not do so with the dribble. A fake hand-off can also be effectively utilized to do this…a player should run past the hand-off pretending to receive the ball. And the player executing the fake handoff should spin back around the other way and take the ball to the basket (or square up for a jump shot).
European Cut: A European cut is similar to a dribble weave. One player drives toward the basket, in this example we’ll assume the player is driving from the left wing down the middle of the lane. When that player drives, their teammate who is performing the European cut, the one performing the European cut should come from the right wing and cross just behind their driving teammate
An original way to beat a defender in basketball
Hello, dear visitors of basketball-training.org.ua (how long have I not written this phrase…). A few days ago, while playing basketball on one of the courts in Kharkov, I ran into a player who, when beating, used one very interesting trick that I myself like to use (but which had not yet been used against me until now).
It was then that I realized how effective this method can be, especially if it is performed by a player who is not as slow as me. Yes, I'm really far from the fastest player, so most of my "feints", if you can call them that, are based on using the opponent's speed against him (and a little physics, which you can still come in handy even on the basketball court).
So, today we're going to talk about the defender's supporting leg, the leg on which the weight is transferred, and which we will use for our own purposes. Let's get started.
3 elements to beat successfully
First, you must get the ball in position from which you can attack the ring. Well, or your defender must think that you can do it. Everything is trite, but nevertheless, over and over again I come across the fact that the majority are either just too lazy to spend their energy on getting rid of guardianship and they ask for the ball a couple of meters from the three-point line, from where it is very problematic to threaten the ring. Or they just don't know how to open up.
Topic article: 3 easy ways to get the ball in basketball
So, your goal is to get the ball at least on the three-point line, as much as possible already inside the arc. This move will not work if you get the ball under the basket or on the edge of the three-second zone.
The second stage is to stagger the defender 2-3 times, simulating a pass. You just do a few lunges to the side, and at this point you need to concentrate on the legs of the defender: which of them is his weight on. Which leg becomes his support during the execution of your false display for the passage. Did you see?
The third point is the passage itself. If you know which foot the defender is on, where his weight is concentrated at the time of your deceptive movements, then you should know the following: he will not be able to step with this foot. In any case, for this the defender will have to shift the weight to the other foot - and even if he is very fast, these fractions of a second will be enough for you to beat him.
Yes, this technique will not work every time. Yes, you will not beat the defender with 100% probability. But by using this trick, you can buy time and create space. Another "chip" - step as close as possible to his supporting leg: even if he reacts very quickly, he will most likely break the rules.
How to defend yourself against such a technique?
No matter how interesting and promising the above trick looks, there is a defense against it and it is quite simple.
First method: block the attacker's strong side from the passage, positioning yourself at almost a 90 degree angle to it. Either close your weak side (let the player go to your strong side, or to the side where there is a safety net). This is a budget way. You save energy, but still give the attacking player more freedom of action.
The second way is to do hellish footwork. I won't tell you too much, it's better to look at the video, as Andre Iguudala shows in the video for Nike:
See the topic: Nike Signature Moves Part 1
where is your body weight now. Of the minuses - an unprepared player after 2-3 such defenses will “sit down” very much and become slow in defense.
The third option - get as close as possible to the player, even in the process of receiving the ball. Thus, the attacker will not have much time to think: on which leg is your weight concentrated, where to stagger you, etc.
Small conclusions
The method described above is suitable for a measured pace of the game, even more so for a streetball match in which there are no quick breaks and the probability of an effective 1v1 beat is much greater.
The method described above is not a panacea, but simply one of the ways to use the laws of physics and the lack of experience of the defending player.
This method is difficult to use in its pure form if you are far from the basket (1-2 meters from the three-point line) or if the defender is very active.
Defending against such a technique is quite simple, the main thing is to understand that the opponent is going to use it (most often, he looks at your feet).
And this concludes the article, I wish you successful training, success in both attacking and defensive actions and I look forward to seeing you on the pages of this site.
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These variations work just as well as crossover one above. It really comes done to a personal preference and whichever one you feel most comfortable with.
A jab step causes a defender to back-up and puts their weight on their heels, which could give you enough room to shoot. Both of these moves can create “mini-closeout” situations. A closeout is when a defender believes the offensive player is moving backwards in some fashion or about to shoot the ball so they essentially lunge, leap, or step forward. When the defender does one of these things all of their momentum is moving toward the offensive player, when the momentum is moving one way, it takes much longer to stop or to change direction, allowing the offensive player to more easily go past the defender. Basketball is largely a game of misdirection (trying to get someone go one way, and going the other). Non-dribble can and should be used frequently in conjunction with a dribble move.
The key in using a combination of moves is simple. Get the defender moving one way, and going the other way.
As the long step is taken, the left foot should stay planted and the player should keep their body between the defender and the ball. The jab step can be used just before a pass so you have room, to create space to shoot, or to get a defender off-balance in order to go by them (jab step and go).
For example if you are on the right side of the floor with your left foot as your pivot foot, you would step to the inside of the defender (as well as past the defender) with your right foot. The crossover step is best used in conjunction with another move such as a jab step to tone side then a crossover step to the other, or a shot fake to get the defender up in the air followed by a crossover step past the defender.
Do not pick up your dribble, but take a slightly higher dribble still keeping your hand over top of the ball. For added effect bring the off hand should move toward the ball to give the impression of picking up the dribble. This should cause the defender to lunge toward the ball handler, as the defender shifts their momentum toward the ball handler, the ball handler should dribble forward past the off-balance defender. This should leave the offensive player with the choice of an open pass or shot.
e. crossover, inside out, etc…)
This forces the defender to be in a bad position being stuck behind you. This is the type of cut you would see on a “give and go”. This can be set-up by taking a couple slow steps in the opposite direction of where you are going, then cutting HARD in front of the defender.
For this example we will imagine a swingman is on the right wing trying to pop out to the three point line to catch the ball. To execute a v-cut this player will walk right up to and into their defender placing their inside (right) foot in front of that player. At the same time they step in front of the defender they should place put their thigh and butt into the defender, then push off that right foot hard to pop out to the three point line.
What is often more likely to happen is the point guard will catch the pass from the wing after their cut, which forces the other big man’s defender to help…which results in a simple pass form the cutting guard to the guy that defender was guarding, and an easy hoop.
The “screener” is the person setting the screen. The screener must plant their feet and not move their body into the defense. Because the screener is unable to move, it is up to the player using the screen to run their defender into the screen. First the offensive player using the screen should “set-up” the screen. Setting up a screen can be done in several ways. This can be done by faking one way prior to going the other, or by walking the defender to the level of the screen before coming off it. When finally arriving at the screen, the offensive player should get into a position that is low and explosive…it should be a position in which they are ready to explode out of. (Some coaches teach players to “grab ankles”, this means the player getting screen should get low enough to grab the ankle of the screener.) Additionally, the player should just barely make contact or “brush” the screener. Brushing the screener assures that there is not enough space for the defender to squeeze through.
For more advanced information on screens, screening, and other screening related topics check out the moves and the miscellaneous sections.
Bouncing the screen is done by approaching the screen as if it were to be used, but then quickly making a move in the opposite direction. A dribble move can also be used, particularly a spin move.
And the player executing the fake handoff should spin back around the other way and take the ball to the basket (or square up for a jump shot).
Yes, I'm really far from the fastest player, so most of my "feints", if you can call them that, are based on using the opponent's speed against him (and a little physics, which you can still come in handy even on the basketball court). 
This move will not work if you get the ball under the basket or on the edge of the three-second zone. 
Another "chip" - step as close as possible to his supporting leg: even if he reacts very quickly, he will most likely break the rules. 
Of the minuses - an unprepared player after 2-3 such defenses will “sit down” very much and become slow in defense. 
These came into force on 1 June 2014. 
During the competition, in case of disputes that are not provided for by these Rules, the interpretation is carried out according to 
Translation and editing by international judge V Lutkov and judge of the all-Union category A. Solntsev. 
