Chair Pivots

Diagrams

Diagram 1 - Instructions

Diagram 2 - Instructions

Diagram 3 - Coaching Tips

Philosophy

• This is a great drill to develop comfort with all the pivots that make up the attack & counter system. Players can get reps at every pivot and every counter. You can also vary the finishes to work on what your player needs. Doing this drill close to the hoop allows players to get more reps in a short period of time, even though the footwork is exactly the same on the perimeter. You need 2 chairs & 2 basketballs.

Instructions

• Place a chair on each side, just above the block. Place a ball in each chair.
• 1 is the shooter. 2 rebounds. 3 & 4 replace the balls.
• 1 starts under the hoop. They sprint to the chair and jump stop, grabbing the ball and getting in triple threat.
• 1 will then make a specific pivot from the list below & score.
• After scoring, 1 sprints to the opposite chair and repeats the process.

(Diagram 1)

(Diagram 2)

• The other players rebound and replace the balls.
• 1 will continue the pattern for a set number of shots (10) or time (1:00), performing the same pivot. Players then switch roles.

Coaching Tips

(Diagram 3)

• 1. Players should perform reps of the following pivots during this drill: a. Front pivot - baseline foot b. Front pivot - top foot c. Inside pivot - baseline foot d. Inside pivot - top foot e. Drop step - baseline foot f. Drop step - top foot g. Front pivot, step thru - baseline foot h. Front pivot, step thru - top foot i. Drop step, inside pivot - baseline foot j. Drop step, inside pivot - top foot k. Inside pivot, sweep - baseline foot l. Inside pivot, sweep - top foot m. Combo pivots 2. The top foot is the foot closest to the key & baseline foot closest to the baseline. 3. You can make the drill 1v1 after players have practices without defense.

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