Drill

Setup

Start in triple-threat with ball.

Instructions

1. 1Catch the ball and immediately identify and plant your pivot foot.
2. 2Reverse pivot and front pivot in place without ever lifting the pivot foot.
3. 3Add a defender lightly contesting to test discipline under pressure.

Key feel

The pivot foot staying anchored on every rotation.

Success cue

Pivot foot stays planted and athlete finishes balanced.

Recommended reps

5 x 10 pivots

Progression

Add defender pressure and pass/drive read.

Common mistake

Lifting or dragging the pivot foot, which draws a traveling call.