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A hesitation or hesi (/ ˈ h ɛ z i / HEH-zee) is a split-second freeze while dribbling meant to trick the defender into changing direction to give the dribbler a chance to move around the defender or take a shot.
A crossover dribble is a basketball maneuver in which a player dribbling the ball switches the ball rapidly from one hand to the other, to make a change in direction. [1] In a typical example the player heads up-court, dribbling the ball in (say) the left hand, then makes a wide step left with a head fake.
In the National Basketball Association, a dribble is movement of the ball, caused by a player in control, who throws or touches the ball into the air or to the floor. [2] The dribble ends when the player: [3] Touches the ball simultaneously with both hands. Permits the ball to come to rest while the player is in control of it.
A move in which an offensive player picks up their dribble, takes a step in one direction, and then quickly takes a second step in another direction. EuroBasket A European international basketball tournament, held every two years for both men and women; analogous to the men's UEFA European Championship and UEFA Women's Championship. EuroCup
The Euro step, two-step, or long lateral is a basketball move in which an offensive player picks up their dribble, takes a step in one direction, and then quickly takes a second step in another direction. It is intended to allow the offensive player to evade a defender and attack the basket.
Tyrese Haliburton scored 22 points and Myles Turner had 17 points, 10 rebounds and a season-high seven blocks to help the Indiana Pacers pull away from the Memphis Grizzlies 127-113 on Thursday night.
Pete Nance scored 14 of the team’s first 18 points Tuesday en route to 16 first-half points on 5-for-7 shooting from the field, showing why he was a coveted addition to the North Carolina lineup.
The presence of a center who can score in the low post (the area closest to the basket) helps to create balance within an offense. Especially if the big man has the footwork to do moves like drop steps, pivots, etc. it can open up the game for their teammates. [14] If it becomes too easy to score from the low post, the center will get double ...