Master The Quarter Turn: Working Your Pivot and Proper Initial Technique, Part One

In this video we start our Hooks and Tuns Series. We start without a defender just working on our pivot foot and being able to keep the ball long while counterbalancing. We also work on the placement of the off arm, which is key to accomplishing our end goal of being able to turn our defender. This is the most important video in the series and a must know skill for all offensive players whether you are on the perimeter or in the center. Hooks and turns will help you prevent the defender from stealing the ball as well as allow you to pass the ball to your teammates more effectively.