How To Use the Spin Spin Dribble

The spin move is a fancy move used to get past your quickly. In fact it is the quickest way to get past your opponent without dribbling too much. The spin Move is a move in which a player rotates 360˚ around his opponent. The best time to the spin move is when:

o A player is making his way up the court
o When the team is playing the fast break offense
o When a player the space on the court to do so

What does it take to master the Spin Move?

•  Flexibility
•  Good footwork
•  Hand and foot coordination

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How to perform the Spin Move Right Handed

1. Drive toward your defender at full speed with your right hand
2. When you are half a step from your defender, make a hard bounce right in front of him

 3. Immediately switch your dribbling hand to the left one and quickly swing the ball around your back 180˚ till your back is facing the hoop and then take another dribble 

4. Heel Pivot your left foot and make another 180˚ turn around your opponent by lean your right shoulder into your left shoulder
5. Switch your dribbling hand from left to right and push off your right foot to drive by your opponent

How to perform the Spin Move Left Hand

1. Drive toward your defender at full speed with your left hand
2. When you are half a step from your defender, make a hard bounce right in front of him
3. Immediately switch your dribbling hand to the right hand and quickly swing the ball around your back 180˚ till your back is facing the hoop and then take another dribble
4. Heel Pivot your Right foot and make another 180˚ turn around your opponent by leaning your left shoulder into your right shoulder
5. Switch your dribbling hand from right to left and push off your left foot to drive by your opponent