Stops & pivots
 | 1 Players on the baseline, each with a ball. On "go" they dribble upcourt, on "stop" they jump stop and dribble on the spot, on "go" they again dribble upcourt and the next group starts from the baseline. Change the dribbling hand on the way back. Progressions a) use 1-2 stops (L-R and/or R-L) b) pick up the dribble on "stop" c) pick up the dribble, pivot 360 degrees (use each foot to pivot, forward and reverse pivot, sweep and check as needed) d) pick up the dribble, pivot 180 degrees, dribble back using the other hand (David Faucher). Options - coach uses a whistle instead of go and stop - coach uses start-stop hand signals (hand closed, hand open) - coach shows up to 10 fingers above his head, players have to count them while dribbling - take two dribbles forward then stop (no signal from coach) - after stopping, dribble backwards for two dribbles, then crossover to dribble forward - coach specifies blast or crossover step - no ball to start (see Stops & pivots in Footwork). Variations a) one group dribbles upcourt non-stop then the next group goes, switch hands coming back b) players start from both baselines, dribble to centre, stop in triple threat, pivot and dribble back with the other hand |
 | 2 c) players start on one sideline, dribble to the middle, stop in triple threat, dribble to the far sideline, stop, pivot, and dribble back, again stopping in the middle (dribble back or repeat with the other hand). |
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