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How to create separation in basketball
2 Dribble Moves To Beat Pressure and Create Separation
- By Joe Haefner
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In this video, Jim Huber covers two dribble moves from our Elite Guard Camps.
These moves create separation for more scoring opportunities and also help you beat pressure.
Dribble Move #1 - Step Back Crossover
This move helps you do a few things.
It's a great move to quickly create separation to prevent a 5-second violation.
It's also a great move when you're in scoring range. You quickly create space and face the basket to shoot. If the defense closes out quickly, you attack the rim.
Here are some keys to make the step back crossover effective:
Step back with top leg quickly
- You want to step back your top leg quickly and change directions. This gets you into a shooting or attacking position much quicker. It puts more pressure on the defense.
Stay low and compact - This also helps you get into a scoring position more quickly.
Push ball out - When attacking, you want to push the ball out to create separation and keep it away from your trailing defender.
Dribble Move #2 - Escape Dribble
Similar to the move above, with the escape dribble, your goal is to create separation.
However, this is more often used to protect the ball and separate from pressure. It doesn't always put you in an immediate position to score.
You might have an on-ball defender guarding you closely up and down the court. You also might face some traps that you need to escape. You might drive baseline and run into help defense.
Here are some keys to make the escape dribble effective:
Use two dribbles to create separation
- Using two dribbles helps create distance and makes the defender's job more difficult as they have to cover more space. It also gives you space to change directions.
Explode backwards - If you casually dribble backwards, the defense can easily guard that. You need to explode backwards and put the defense at a point of indecision. If they decide to close quickly, you can blow by them by attacking with an explosion dribble. If they stay back, you've created space to advance the ball.
Attack defender's hip - Once you change directions, you want to move in a straight line and attack the defender's hip. One, you get to spots on the floor faster when you move in straight lines. Two, if you can get the defender on your hip or backside, you have a better chance of scoring. You can even change pace and keep the trailing defender off balance.
Eyes up - You want to be able to see the floor. That way you can see open teammates and any potential defenders trying to surprise you.
Related Resources:
Elite Guard Camps - Advanced Shooting, Dribbling, and Decision Making
Breakthrough Basketball Camps
Ball Handling Workout App
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Basketball Dribble Moves To Create Separation
There’s a killer lil’ move I’ve had in my arsenal for a while now. Take the time today to really drill and execute this one guys, it’s extremely helpful if you’re looking for more buckets.
I used it all the time playing professional ball overseas in Germany— I thought I would make a video about the move, why it works, and what drills you can use to incorporate it into your game.
If you’re looking for an effective, high-light reel addition to your existing basketball dribble moves, you’ve come to the right place.
Check This Separation Move Out:
This move is essentially a “Through the Legs ‘Stop on a Dime'” move. If you guys want to name this something, make sure to comment and share! I’m sure the move has been done before, but I don’t think it’s as widely known as it should be, or that anyone’s labeled it yet. Together, maybe we can advance basketball knowledge, you know? : P
Anyways, it’s almost like a jump stop, but unlike a normal jump stop, it leads directly into a shot or a counter if the defense bites on the shot.
It’s simple, it’s a little difficult to master, and it’s ridiculously effective.
The beauty of this move is that you can go into it at full speed.
Often times, I see guards trying to execute a jump shot from full speed. But they haven’t stopped all the way. They’re off balanced. I see their bodies drift in the air waaay too much to make a reliable and consistent shot. Some off-balance shooting is manageable, but to do so from full speed requires practice.
This move solves that consistency problem.
Go from a wide stance, with the jump-stop through the legs to regain balance. After, you’re into your normal, on-balance, shot stance. Easy money. $$$
That being said, I’m going into drills below; Make sure to actually practice this move to make it consistent. There’s no point in learning a new move that increases consistency if you don’t actually practice that consistency. Drills and alternate drills below guys!
After the execution of the jump-stop through the legs portion of the move, there are also counters to the move to protect it. No defender should be able to read you. Having counters ensures the defense stays honest and you get more buckets.
Here Are The Move’s Primary Options
Normal finish: Into a jump-shot. Stay on balanced for the easy shot.
Counter 1: Shot fake into a "Blow by" move to cross the defender who reached for the normal jump-shot.
Counter 2: Step back to gain even MORE space for the jump-shot.
The Drill for This Move
The cool thing about this move is you can practice and execute it many different ways. It’s hard to tell you exactly how to drill it because there are numerous variations.
You can practice this move stationary, into a shot, and from full speed. Perhaps drill the move about 20 times with every version or alternate of the move you choose.
Drill Tip
When you rep this move, make sure not to bobble the ball after the between the legs portion. It's crucial. Get that ball into your shot-line. You're trying to work out the inconsistencies while you drill and this will be the most difficult part of the repetitions.
If you’re looking for alternate ways to drill this move, you can also do the following variations:
Drill Variations
1
Variation: Alternate/Scissors
Repeat the through the legs portion of the move twice in a row. Really quicken those fast twitch muscles. Again, make sure not to bobble the ball on it's way to your shot line. You need a consistent shot after this move or it's worthless.
2
Variation: 3-peat
This is almost the same as scissors but it's 3 in a row. You can also do this 4 or 5 times. Too many though and you won't be used to catching the ball in your shot line.
3
Variation: Shot Line Catches
Perhaps you really want to learn not to bobble the ball. Maybe you've got the footwork and ball handling down, but the shooting aspect doesn't feel "all day." Rep the normal through the legs portion of the move, catch the ball in your shot line, and then repeat that exact motion 3 or 4 more times until you finally shoot the ball. Yes, it's double dribble. It's about the catching aspect for this alternate. Find more information about this drill in the video.
And if you’re looking for 3 MORE moves, make sure to check out the video below: 3 Shifty Moves to Create Space and Break Ankles.
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The language of basketball.
Screening, Pressing, Fast break
August 08
Our site presents the second issue of the column The Language of Basketball. In it we talk about basketball terms - borrowed words, specific expressions and jargon - the language that all participants and fans of the game speak. Each word is accompanied by a video tutorial with illustrative examples. We bring to your attention the second series of the project The language of basketball , in which we will analyze three terms in detail: screening, pressing and fast break. Screen One of the most important elements of basketball. At its core, this is a blocking move performed by one of the players on the attacking side and aimed at cutting off the guardian from one of the players on the attacking team. Barriers are used in order to lead one of the snipers to an open throw or in order to create opportunities for passage to someone else's ring. The curtain is a technically simple, but very effective element. Not surprisingly, they are used in most combinations. Moreover, the names of the most popular interactions - pick-and-roll and pick-n-pop - contain the word "barrier" (English pick), which in itself speaks of the significance of this element. In addition to direct combinations, screens are often used to create an advantage in certain areas. To do this, the attackers deliberately provoke the opponent into unequal exchanges, as a result of which an imbalance appears in the defense. Small players are forced to defend against the "big" ones under the basket, and slow centers find themselves on the perimeter, where they are opposed by the fast "kids" of the attackers.
Pressing One form of protection. It is characterized by increased aggression, pressure on the ball and more movement on the defensive side. Usually pressing is used when the opponent puts the ball into play. Defenders try to make the first pass as difficult as possible for the opponent - for example, with the help of doubling and numerous "traps". Pressing is an energy-consuming form of defense. In this mode, no team will be able to operate on a permanent basis. But in some parts of the game, pressure can be very effective. With the help of such protection, the team forces the opponent to make mistakes, "steals" their time for possession and exhausts the opponent's point guards physically and psychologically (this is especially effective if that one does not have a worthy replacement). How effective such tactics could be seen, for example, at the end of the meeting between the Russian "Yenisei" and the Estonian "Kalev". Two minutes before the final siren, the Siberians lost more than 10 points. Thanks to the pressure, they forced the opponent to make a series of losses and approached him at a distance of one throw.
Fast break A fast attack in which the attacking player or players enter an open ring or outnumbered defenders. Actually from the definition itself it already becomes clear that speed is a synonym for this term. It is the rapid transition from defense to attack that makes fast breaks one of the most effective weapons. Another advantage of quick breaks is their ease of execution. In order to escape to someone else's ring, only good physical preparation is needed, and no special technical and tactical skills are required. While in a positional attack, skill and teamwork come to the fore. It is not surprising that the tactics of fast breaks are often adopted by middle-class teams, which in this way try to level their gap in the class. The example of Avtodor Saratov in the last season of the VTB United League clearly demonstrated the effectiveness of this style of play. The Volzhans managed to get into the playoffs, and in some matches they even beat the favorites, often using fast breaks.
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Fast Break | Basketball
Fast break is the most dangerous offensive weapon. In many cases it provides maximum penetration and in all cases penetration within a radius of 4-5 m from the basket. In three-on-two and four-on-three situations, fast breaks often end up taking the basket. Even if the defense reacts quickly enough and comes back in time, the fast-breaking link is within 4-5 m from the basket. Therefore, a player after one pass or turn based on one foot can lead the winger or middle player to the throw or perform a jump shot himself.
The use of a fast break eliminates the benefits of various defense systems.
Few high school or university teams have players who can quickly adapt to changing defensive principles and choose the appropriate type of attack. Players, at the most, may ask for a one-minute break to receive coaching advice. However, this is not a solution to the problem. It is better to quickly move into the front zone so as not to worry about the special defense that the enemy has switched to.
An effective fast break puts a lot of pressure on the opponent, affecting his offensive pace and forcing the coach to change his defense. A fast break can force the opponent to play slowly. Fearing a fast break, last hitters can give up on the backboard too early, which can be an advantage for a fast break team. Conversely, the defenders can stay under the shield for too long, trying to slow down the breakthrough. Another positive psychological factor of the fast break is that it inevitably leads to an increase in defensive play. A successful fast break encourages aggressive defensive play, which forces the opposing team to lose the ball more often, foul the rules, and make hitting mistakes.
If a team is famous for its fast break, the opponent, if he does not feel he has a decisive advantage, will do his best to start playing slowly, because the fast break forces a high pace on the opponent.
In today's basketball players are great at throwing. To use this ability, the attackers must reach the opponent's basket faster than the defenders. If the best point guard quickly penetrates the frontcourt before the defense can return, then with one pass and a 5m jump shot, he will achieve what would require three, four, five or more passes in any simulated combination.
Another advantage of the fast break is that it makes every player a potential scorer. A mediocre striker who would get only a few opportunities to take the basket when playing positional combinations can easily hit the basket several times if he is quick enough on a fast break.
In the end, fast-breaking contributes to the game, making it more colorful, interesting and fast. Fans love this game.
Exercises . Fast break interactions must be constantly practiced so that the players react instinctively and the average attacking player knows the qualities of his partners: their speed, basket-shooting skills, mobility, psychological reaction to a fast break, etc.
Here is one of the drills which is especially effective. The weak team advances to the basket with the ball and shoots (this team remains on the court throughout the drill). When the players of the defending team have possession of the ball, they immediately start fast break. At the disposal of the coach are two or three links, alternating in the implementation of a fast break. If a team loses the ball on a fast break, they must defend by retreating to the center line. Then it is replaced by another team, and the exercise is repeated.
This exercise has many purposes. In the beginning, the players of the weak team improve the positional attack combination. The players of the defending team, in addition to improving defensive actions, psychologically prepare for a sudden transition to the attack, which is necessary for a quick breakthrough. The exercise also contributes to general physical fitness, as it is repeated many times.
Fast break positions . The selective application of the fast break uses the diverse skills of all the players on the team. Players should be placed in positions where they best reveal their capabilities. The most technical and fastest player of the team takes a place in the middle. Lateral sniper players must have good speed and be able to penetrate the enemy zone on the move. Usually one of the point guards passing to the middle player (or another point guard forward on defense) is in the best position to fill the second lineout. The long-range striker usually fills the third lane. To successfully execute a fast break, these players must get into position as quickly as possible, moving along the shortest path. The transition from defense to attack is very important. The fourth player takes the position of the accompanying player, moving in the second echelon. The fifth player moves behind, carrying out safety net. If the situation does not develop in this way, a fast break should not be initiated. It won't do any good if only three out of five fast breaks are successful and two result in the loss of the ball due to fouls.
This system gives players more autonomy in the random completion of the fast break and, of course, gives them more pleasure than a strictly made combination. We're looking for the middle ground in that, with a fast break, all players can take the lead. If the fast break fails, the players move on to the execution of the simulated combination.
To make a successful fast break, a team must play aggressively defensively: get into position quickly, force the opponent to break the rules, take possession of the ball, etc. A fast break makes it possible to hit the basket from close range, which is much easier than with a positional attack.
Beginning of fast break
Use of gears
Attack development
Average Player Tactics
Two against one and five against four . We have analyzed the principles of interaction in the classic three-versus-two and four-versus-three fast break situations (with an attendant). Basically, these principles are also applicable to a two-on-one situation. Obviously, this is a simpler situation. The two forwards must maintain a parallel formation while moving towards the opponent's basket. At the same time, we are not supporters of continuous transmissions. If the ball is in the hands of a back row player, he must lead it to the basket, forcing the guardian to jump out with a feint to block a possible shot. The lead must be very sure. If the dribbler stops ahead of time, he will not be able to call a defender on himself, and this is his main task. If the dribbler feels he can beat the defender, he should boldly go for the throw. Otherwise, the ball is passed to the remaining free partner.
A five-on-four situation is basically a follower situation in which the fifth player joins the attack about 5m from the basket, moving on the side farthest from the follower. Here the fifth player can receive a pass if the defender switches to the accompanying player. If he takes the defender with him, the escort will be open to the transfer. Depending on the actions of the defender, the middle player can pass to one or another partner.
Transition to positional attack . If the fast break does not work and the third defender manages to take a reliable defensive position, a three-on-three situation arises, which can be solved by means of a positional attack. The middle player must complete the pass and screen. The purpose of this interaction is to create conditions for the winger to perform a jump shot or kick the ball to the screener, depending on the actions of the defenders. Attackers do not stop waiting for other partners to organize positional attack team interactions, but are looking for an opportunity to perform a jump shot from an average distance. This is due to the fact that the attackers in this case have the initiative.
No team can rely on a fast break alone. One must be able to move on to a positional attack, whether in a 2-1-2, 3-2 or 2-3 arrangement. However, in some games, the fast break is the main offensive system.
It also gives you space to change directions.
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Together, maybe we can advance basketball knowledge, you know? : P
There’s no point in learning a new move that increases consistency if you don’t actually practice that consistency. Drills and alternate drills below guys!
Perhaps drill the move about 20 times with every version or alternate of the move you choose.
Screening, Pressing, Fast break 
Not surprisingly, they are used in most combinations. Moreover, the names of the most popular interactions - pick-and-roll and pick-n-pop - contain the word "barrier" (English pick), which in itself speaks of the significance of this element. 
Defenders try to make the first pass as difficult as possible for the opponent - for example, with the help of doubling and numerous "traps". 
Players, at the most, may ask for a one-minute break to receive coaching advice. However, this is not a solution to the problem. It is better to quickly move into the front zone so as not to worry about the special defense that the enemy has switched to. 
The selective application of the fast break uses the diverse skills of all the players on the team. Players should be placed in positions where they best reveal their capabilities. The most technical and fastest player of the team takes a place in the middle. Lateral sniper players must have good speed and be able to penetrate the enemy zone on the move. Usually one of the point guards passing to the middle player (or another point guard forward on defense) is in the best position to fill the second lineout. The long-range striker usually fills the third lane. To successfully execute a fast break, these players must get into position as quickly as possible, moving along the shortest path. The transition from defense to attack is very important. The fourth player takes the position of the accompanying player, moving in the second echelon. The fifth player moves behind, carrying out safety net. If the situation does not develop in this way, a fast break should not be initiated. It won't do any good if only three out of five fast breaks are successful and two result in the loss of the ball due to fouls.
Basically, these principles are also applicable to a two-on-one situation. Obviously, this is a simpler situation. The two forwards must maintain a parallel formation while moving towards the opponent's basket. At the same time, we are not supporters of continuous transmissions. If the ball is in the hands of a back row player, he must lead it to the basket, forcing the guardian to jump out with a feint to block a possible shot. The lead must be very sure. If the dribbler stops ahead of time, he will not be able to call a defender on himself, and this is his main task. If the dribbler feels he can beat the defender, he should boldly go for the throw. Otherwise, the ball is passed to the remaining free partner. 
Depending on the actions of the defender, the middle player can pass to one or another partner. 
