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21 Pivot Drill

Level: CYO, High School, College
Shot Location: Tamalpais High School, Marin County, California
Instructor: Caren Horstmayer
Notes: This drill is designed to teach and emphasize the art of pivoting and squaring up to the basket. When players pivot well and have great footwork they can become very good players! The ability to pivot well will also cut down on turnovers, allowing players to see the pass more efficiently, move around the defense, and get out of double teams.

1. Toss the ball to your self at various positions on the court. Jump stop, catch and chin the ball!
2. Pivot, using 1 of four pivots: Right front pivot, right back pivot, left front pivot or left back pivot.
3. The first pivot counts as one. Square up. Jab 2 more time and square up each time. After the 3^rd pivot/jab, square up, shot fake (or other move) and drive to the basket.
4. Get the ball, throw it to the other side and repeat - 7 times total, hence 21 pivot drill. Build on the drill with jump shots, and then vary the move and type of finish.