Stops & pivots
 | 1 On "go, players on the baseline run out, on "stop" they jump stop, on "go" they continue upcourt and the next group starts. Progressions a) use 1-2 stops (L-R and/or R-L) b) set screens (jump stop or squeaky feet) c) stop, pivot 360 degrees using four 90-degree reverse or forward pivot steps, start with the permanent pivot foot d) stop, pivot using two 180-degree forward (swim) or reverse (leg whip) pivots. breakthroughbasketball.com - 180 and 180 pivots, and if anyone travels they all start over. Tony Bergeron - players hold a ball overhead, jump stop, make four 90-degree pivots (face each wall). Ganon Baker - jump stop and leg whip (180-degree reverse pivot), also fake the go - two steps forward then back. Ray Lokar - hop stops (quick jump stops) - hop stop, reverse pivot, forward pivot Options - coach uses a whistle instead of go and stop - coach uses start-stop hand signals (hand closed, hand open) - players stop at the near foul line, halfcourt, and far foul line, without signals. See Dribbling - Stops & pivots. |
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