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Handles Lab / 30-day challenge / Day 21

Day 21 of 30 · Level 2 of 4 · Intermediate

Front pivot + spin move

  • 2 moves
  • Level 2 of 4 · Intermediate
  • Gear: Ball, chair
  1. 1Pound
  2. 2Ladder
  3. 3V-dribble
  4. 4Wraps
  5. 5Cross
  6. 6In-out
  7. 7Thru
  8. 8Behind
  9. 9Figure-8
  10. 10Move
  11. 11Cross
  12. 12Hesi
  13. 13In-out
  14. 14Pace
  15. 15Skip
  16. 16Thru
  17. 17Behind
  18. 18Hold
  19. 19Hang
  20. 20Snatch
  21. 21Spin
  22. 22Combos
  23. 23Killer
  24. 24Double
  25. 25Half spin
  26. 26Shake
  27. 27Chains
  28. 28Sequence
  29. 29Push-pull
  30. 30Final

Warm-up · 2-3 min

Quick review of the last few days, then today's new moves: Step 1 to Step 4, 3 sets each hand.

Front pivot

 Level 1 of 4 · Beginner

Also called: forward pivot

Keep the pivot foot down and step forward around it.

  1. Step 1Pivot right foot, quarter turn
  2. Step 2Half turn
  3. Step 3Full turn
  4. Step 4Pivot both ways with ball
CuesPivot on the ball of the foot; stay low
Kid versionClock game: pivot to 3, 6, 9
Gear: BallBuilds on: Jump stop (Day 10)

Sources: Athletic Officials: So You Think That's A Travel (NFHS rules)

Spin move

 Level 2 of 4 · Intermediate

Also called: reverse, whirl, spin dribble

Plant the inside foot, spin away from the defender pulling the ball tight to the hip, change hands, come out squared. Time it for when the defender leans or reaches.

  1. Step 1Pivot spin holding ball (no dribble)
  2. Step 2Spin dribble walking at chair
  3. Step 3Half-speed spin, land square
  4. Step 4Drive, spin, explode out
CuesPull the ball with you; tight spin; eyes find the rim fast
Kid versionSlow walk-through
Gear: Ball, chairBuilds on: Front pivot (Day 21), Crossover (on the move) (Day 11)

Sources: Bleacher Report: Breaking Down the Signature Moves of NBA's Top Stars (2020) · Championship Productions: Collection of ballhandling drills · Athletic Officials: So You Think That's A Travel (NFHS rules)

Tick the self-check on every move first.

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Tomorrow · Day 22 · Level 2 of 4 · Intermediate

Hesi-crossover: Hesitation to stand the defender up, then crossover the other way.

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