What is a fake-spin in basketball dribbling?
After mastering the basketball spin-move (i.e. you have an effective and powerful spin move that enables you to get by your defender with a breeze.), it¡¯s time to keep you opponent guessing more. That is, you can feign a spin move and then get by the opponent without actually performing one. In terms of movement, it is essentially doing half a spin-move and while your back is pressing against your defender, you turn back to your originally direction instead of completing the spin.
What do I need for a fake spin in basketball dribbling?
- A tight hook on the basketball: when you perform a fake-spin, your basketball is traveling at a great velocity as if you are performing a spin-move. Yet, the difficulty level is intensified because you have to counteract the ball¡¯s momentum swiftly. Hence, a normal grip is not enough. Instead, you will need a hook grip.
- Exceptional footwork: To execute the fake-spin efficaciously and smoothly, you need to take the right step at the right time. You also have to feel comfortable performing the criss-cross motion with your legs.
- An awareness of opponent¡¯s position: Spin-move is about out-competing your defender for space and planting your feet around your defender. The fake-spin also demands the same thing
- Quick feet: Unlike doing a spin move, having great footwork is not enough for a fake-spin. If you don¡¯t change direction quickly, your defender is going to recover and stay in front of you.
What are the steps for performing the spin-move in basketball dribbling?
(Assuming the player is right-handed)
- Drive towards your defender with speed
- When you encounter your defender, give the ball a huge bounce
- While the ball hangs, heel-pivot* your left foot
- Push hard with your right toe to rotate your body
- Swing the ball over to the left also while maintaining a hook grip
- Now your back should be facing your defender, quickly turn your left shoulder into left shoulder
- Essentially, you are going back to your original direction
- Lower your body and drive into the open lane.
What combination series of basketball moves can incorporate into the fake-spin?
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Drive ¨¤ Fake-spin (to the left) ¨¤ Eye and shoulder fake to the left ¨¤ Pull the ball to the right and forward ¨¤ Drive
Difficulty level: intermediate
Comment: This is just the basic move to convince your defender that you are spinning one way. Yet, you must do it sincerely and quickly.
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Drive ¨¤ Fake-spin (to the left) ¨¤ Pull the ball to the right without going forward ¨¤ Pull back ¨¤ Jump shot
Difficulty level: upper-intermediate
Comment: This move can be executed after the previous move. After you fake-spin, your defender will anticipate it and jump way back to block your way. In this case, you can perform a pull-back to maximize the distance between you and your defender and then get a clean look for the Jay.
In what situation can I use the fake-spin basketball move?
When your defender:
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Fears your spin move
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Slower than you and have a tough time recovering
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Loves stealing the basketball
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When you are shorter and able to squeeze by him
When the situation is like this:
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There¡¯s an open lane in the paint to spin
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When there are no picks beside your defender
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When the opposing team is playing man-on-man defense
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