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Wednesday, April 24, 2024

Basketball: "Separate Ways"

Footwork is one way to separate. 

  • Cross step
  • Negative step
  • Reverse pivot into attack

The negative step provides a "launch step" to attack the basket. It may also draw a defender closer. 


Pete Newell's books and tapes on "Big Man Moves" taught separation with a variety of moves such as reverse pivot and deep step off the wing catch and reverse pivot into quick attack. 


You don't need dozens of moves, but develop multiple "go to" and counter moves. 

Lagniappe. The offseason offers time to grow athletic explosion. Weights, bands, and dumbells can all help. 

      6. Dynamic rack pulls pic.twitter.com/VSwyRFKx1l

— Gerry DeFilippo (@Challenger_ST) April 24, 2024 

Lagniappe 2. Standards only matter with accountability. 

— The Winning Difference (@thewinningdiff1) April 24, 2024 

Lagniappe 3. Pros know the importance of strength training.