Basketball: "Separate Ways"

Footwork is one way to separate. 

• Cross step
• Negative step
• Reverse pivot into attack

Learn to play off the catch 👀👇

Try using a cross step.
1. Step across the defender's frame
2. If they stay, keep going.
3. If they move, you can always use it as a jab as well.

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— DJ Sackmann (@DJSackmann) April 24, 2024

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. 

🚀 Vertical jump “quick six.”

Outside of standard jumps, these 6 will help you up your jump

1. Band over speed jumps

2. Overhead medicine ball throws

3. Seated jumps (pause before jump)

4. Dynamic effort squats/deads

5. Heavy squats/deads

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

— Gerry DeFilippo (@Challenger_ST) April 24, 2024 

Lagniappe 2. Standards only matter with accountability. 

"Your program is more important than any individual.
But that's why you hold kids accountable.
What are your standards?
Once you establish your standards, now you can create some expectations.
But now - standards and expectation are no good if you don't hold them accountable." pic.twitter.com/LIQdZ4hbfi

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

Lagniappe 3. Pros know the importance of strength training. 

“I mean, shoot, I spend hours upon hours in the offseason, during the season, in the weight room. I know for me, I got to be as strong as possible to be able to play at this level. I pride myself on bring really strong.”

(Via @NoaDalzellNBA 🎥)

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— Hoop Herald (@TheHoopHerald) April 23, 2024