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Allen Iverson Crossover (Break Ankles in 3 Easy Steps)

There are few moves in basketball more effective for blowing by your defender than the “Allen Iverson Crossover”.

It looks like an incredibly simple move at surface level, but it works at any level of competition.

Anyone can execute the basic variation of the move, but there’s only one king when it comes to crossovers, and his name is Allen Iverson.

In this blog post I’ll break down the Allen Iverson crossover and give you a step-by-step guide on how to execute it yourself.

Since the basic concept of the crossover should be familiar to any coach or player, I’ll focus on the details that made Iverson’s moves so deadly and effective against top NBA competition.

Let’s get started.

Before I get into the step-by-step guide, let’s take a second to talk about the things that helped Iverson to be as effective as he was.

Standing at just 6’0’’ (183 cm) and 165 pounds (75 kg), Iverson was never going to overpower anyone with size or strength.

He knew that he’d have to rely on skill and quickness to make it as a player.

The crossover was his most famous move, but his bag of dribbling tricks was deep and he could use a variety of moves to get by his defender.

Sure, the threat of a crossover was always there…

However, if the defender played like he was anticipating it, Iverson would just pull a different move and blow by him in an instant.

The second thing to mention is Iverson’s explosiveness.

No matter how skilled you may be, speed and explosiveness still matter.

The slower a player is, the higher the chance of the defender recovering in time even after he or she gets crossed. The greater the speed difference between the two players, the greater the chance for the defender to recover.

Fortunately, it’s possible to develop great dribbling skills and improve your explosiveness.

Don’t think of either as an unbeatable obstacle.

Now, let’s explore how Iverson did it in his day.

The “Allen Iverson Crossover” was almost never his primary move.

Many players make the mistake of going into a 1-on-1 with the intent to cross their opponent.

The crossover is a counter move for when the defender commits to one direction, and that’s exactly how Allen Iverson treated it.

His first option was always to just blow by the defender.

This was his go-to move when facing poor or slow defenders.

However, smart and quick defenders require a more elaborate setup to attack.

This is where Iverson would slow it down and size up the defender with a couple of jabs, hesitation dribbles, or “fake” crossovers.

The moves change every time to avoid becoming predictable.

These setup moves are not meant to get you past the defender.

They serve to get the defender off balance and prepare them for your actual move.

Once Iverson saw an opening, he would step hard in that direction, forcing the off-balance defender to fully commit to themselves to moving their body in that direction.

He would do this by dropping the foot and shoulder on the side where he wanted to attack.

This gave the defender all the signals that he was beginning to explode in that direction.

One more important piece of this initial attack are the eyes.

If you’re not looking where you want to drive, your opponent won’t bite nearly as hard. Keep your eyes locked in that direction until you start to change direction.

Practicing this setup is arguably the most important part of preparing for the cross.

If you don’t give a great fake in that direction, you can’t expect your opponent to commit.

Iverson preferred to cross left to right whenever possible, likely because he felt more comfortable and quicker exploding from his left leg.

Many right-handed players prefer this and you’ll probably feel comfortable doing it as well.

The Allen Iverson Crossover is all about two things:

1. Speed
2. Timing.

Ideally, you want to catch your opponent in the middle of their commitment to the direction you faked towards before they regain balance.

Iverson was a magician at doing this, and that’s exactly why he managed to break so many ankles with his moves.

His crossover dribble was low and quick.

This minimized the chance of an opponent managing to swipe the ball mid-move.

As the ball would start to move from one side to the other, Iverson would also bring his opposite foot forward to begin his move in the opposite direction.

For a left-right crossover, his left foot would come forward on the initial drive and he would bring the right foot forward when he started the crossover dribble.

His stance would remain low throughout the move to ensure he can explode in either direction without delay.

Even after Iverson successfully changed direction and got a half-step advantage over the defender, his work wasn’t done.

You haven’t really passed a defender until your hips are in front of theirs.

Remember that your entire body should move as one towards the direction of your crossover.

If you move your body only after the foot is already brought forward, you’ll destroy any advantage you got with the crossover.

You’ll just bail the defender out and give them time to recover.

If you got your hips in front of theirs, it’s game over 99% of the time.

Once you’ve completed the Allen Iverson crossover, position yourself between the defender and the basket to take away any chance of a recovery.

This will result in either an open layup or a foul.

Either way, the defense will be in trouble.

The Allen Iverson crossover is an extremely effective move at any level of competition.

The sooner a player learns it, the more time they’ll have to work on the details.

Keep in mind that it’s the little things mentioned throughout the article that will make or break your crossover.

Sure, you can get away with a sloppy crossover in youth leagues...

But more advanced defenders in high-school or college will completely contain you if you don’t keep getting better at the little things.

If you’re a coach, have your players start expanding their dribble repertoire as soon as you can and make sure that the crossover is a part of it.

Once your players get good at the little things, any defense you come up against will be in for a long game.

The 5 Most Common Basketball Injuries and How to Prevent Them

We'll take a look at the types of injuries most common among basketball players according to the National Athletic Coaches Association report to see what the numbers can tell us. As with most sports, sprains, deformities, and common injuries are all the nasty things that can happen, but this information doesn't tell you the interesting details. Let's take a closer look at what injuries basketball players usually get and what to do to avoid them.

1. Foot/ankle injuries

As stated in the report, lower extremity injuries were the most common, with foot or ankle injuries considered the most serious problems. This could have happened after an ankle slip or an awkward jump after a ball. Also, the player can accidentally stumble. Naturally, basketball makes athletes more prone to this kind of injury.

Prevention: To prevent injury to the ankle, it must be supported. Before entering the playground, make sure your shoes are suitable for this activity. Closed basketball shoes help prevent slipping on smooth playground surfaces. In general, a good pair of basketball shoes will create a higher profile and better ankle support. It will not be superfluous to tape the leg with a special tape to provide additional preventive measures. This method is recommended for people prone to ankle injuries.

2. Hip and calf injuries

Spinning, running, jumping and bouncing put extra strain on the legs and hips, making players vulnerable to various kinds of injury. Hip sprains and bruises can occur from contact with the ground or from overstretching of the ligaments and muscles.

How to Prevent: Some contact injuries cannot be prevented, but there is no doubt that stretching has always been a good start to any workout or game. The more elastic your muscles and tendons are, the less likely you are to overstretch them and injure yourself while playing. Stretching your thighs is the key to warming up before a workout or game.

3. Knee Injuries

Severe injuries such as ACL tears are not common in basketball. But knee injuries, which are mostly minor sprains and deformities, still rank third on the list of the most common injuries in basketball.

Prevention: Strengthening the leg muscles will help create good support for the knees, so this is where going to the gym can really help. And, as mentioned above, never forget to stretch well before training and playing. If you know that you have problems with your knees, that you are prone to frequent injuries, it would be a good idea to put on a knee brace or fix a brace around your knee.

4. Wrist/Hand Injuries

In fact, it is surprising that these parts of the body are not the most vulnerable to injury, given that the game is played mainly with the hands. But according to the study, only about 11% of basketball injuries occur in the wrist, hand, or forearm.

Prevention: keep hands and wrists healthy and in good physical condition. Be sure to make sure that the ball goes straight into your hands when someone makes a strong pass to you. If you lose visual contact with the ball just before catching it, you can easily injure your fingers. Also, always be careful on the court and avoid clashes of the hands with other players. The less you deal with them, the better. Although, of course, in the context of basketball, this advice seems ridiculous.

5. Head/Face Injuries

When players hit their heads or an unintentional elbow to the face occurs, it is not funny at all. Hitting the ball in the face, of course, is less traumatic, but still unpleasant and also creates an awkward situation.

How to prevent: The most important task is to be able to recognize the symptoms of a concussion. There are no methods to avoid contact with the head, but if it does occur, you need to look at your condition and not miss the first symptoms. If there are even the slightest signs of a concussion, you should immediately seek help from a professional.

There is one more conclusion made after studying the report. It consists in the fact that approximately 60% of injuries occur in the second half of the game. This suggests that fatigue has a significant impact. So, in addition to the prevention mentioned above, always work on staying in great shape. Running a few extra miles at the gym or in the park is certainly not a lot of fun for many basketball players, but it will help you be physically fitter than your opponent in the second half, and, more importantly, it can simply protect you from injury.

Injuries in basketball - types of injuries, their causes and prevention

According to statistics, every third basketball player during his sports career faces five minor, two moderate and one severe injuries. Injuries in basketball can put a player out of action for a long time, and therefore special attention in this sport should be paid to the prevention of player injuries.

Consider what kind of injuries in basketball, and what rules must be followed to avoid them.

The most common injuries when playing basketball

Abrasions and bruises are, of course, the most common injuries when playing basketball. Such injuries do not require specialized treatment and it is enough for the player to treat the wound and, if necessary, apply a cold compress. But there are more serious injuries in this sport.

Most common basketball injuries and first aid:

1. Anterior cruciate ligament tear. With this injury, the player's knee loses stability and may move to the side. The main causes of ACL rupture are abrupt stop, unsuccessful landing and lateral movement. First aid for torn ligaments - applying cold to prevent swelling and immobilize the joint. The victim must be urgently taken to the hospital for fixation of the joint. In case of untimely access to a doctor, treatment is carried out surgically;
2. Ankle sprain. The main cause of a sprain is a sudden change in direction of movement, in which the foot turns inward or outward. In case of sprain of the ankle joint, first aid consists in applying cold to the injury site and complete rest for 48 hours in the position of the leg above the level of the body with the imposition of a fixing bandage. After the swelling is reduced, the athlete is required to wear a fixing bandage until complete recovery;
3. Achilles tendonitis. Achilles tendon injuries are the most common injuries in basketball. Injuries occur when there is excessive stress on the foot while jumping. With a sharp pain in the heel area, it is required to immediately provide the athlete with peace and apply cold. Next, the victim must be shown to the doctor. Treatment consists in fixing the leg until complete recovery, followed by rehabilitation;
4. Finger injuries. Despite the fact that in basketball the fingers receive a significant load, their injuries account for only about 11% of all injuries. Most often, players experience finger sprains and joint damage, but there are also fractures. First aid in case of damage to the finger - cold and see a doctor. For proper diagnosis and adequate treatment, an x-ray of the injured finger is required;
5. Head injuries. Players receive such damage during collisions and falls. Most often, these are mild concussions. Even with a slight concussion, the victim must be taken to a medical facility. The recovery period depends on the severity of the injury and includes complete rest and taking prescribed medications.

Types of injuries in basketball

There are three main types of injuries in basketball, as in any sport, they are:

• Acute. Such damage occurs when a sudden sharp overload of muscles or joints. In case of acute injury, the victim must be taken to the doctor as soon as possible. With timely medical care, complete recovery occurs in 90% of cases;
• Chronic. Such types of injuries in basketball are most often the result of improper treatment, as well as the player entering the field contrary to the recommendations of doctors. Chronic injuries are difficult to treat and it is not uncommon for a player to require surgery;
• Fatigue. Fatigue damage occurs due to the constant load on certain muscle groups as a result of monotonous movements. The most common injury in basketball players is the knee and ankle.

Causes of injuries in basketball

Recent studies have shown that the causes of injuries in basketball often depend on the age category of players. For example, in children's basketball, craniocerebral injuries, bruises and fractures most often occur, while chronic and fatigue injuries predominate among representatives of adult basketball.

Causes of childhood injuries:

• Violation of training schedule and technique;
• Neglect of warm-up and stretching;
• Disobedient players;
• Shortcomings in the organization of competitions;
• Poor equipment of sports halls.

Causes of adult injury:

• Early return to play after illness;
• Body overload;
• Violation of the training regimen;
• Rudeness during a duel;
• Overwork and overtraining.

These are the main causes of injuries in basketball, but there are also accidents that can lead to serious injuries, even if the player is disciplined and strictly follows all the recommendations of the coach.

That is why every basketball player should have reliable sports insurance. Athletes' insurance is a mandatory condition in professional sports; without a policy, an athlete cannot be allowed to participate in training camps and competitions. Particular attention should be paid to children's insurance.

In the insurance calculator you can calculate the cost of child insurance with 24/7 coverage and worldwide coverage.

Injury prevention in basketball

Every athlete should know how to avoid injuries in basketball, because following simple rules will help maintain health and build a successful sports career.

Accident prevention in basketball includes:

• Mandatory warm-up before training;
• Compliance with the regime of loads and rest;
• Compliance with the recommendations of the doctor in case of injury;
• Timely visit to the doctor;
• Compliance with the drinking regimen;
• Compliance with the diet;
• Fulfillment of all instructions of the coach;
• Acquisition of high-quality sportswear;
• Keeping a sports diary to track the results of classes.

Injuries in basketball are not uncommon, but by adhering to the rules of prevention, they can be easily avoided.

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