Pass Fake To Score More

I recently did a short video clip for the Basketball Speed Insiders http://www.basketballspeedinsiders.com/ on the pass fake. Basketball is a game of fakes and it certainly applies to passing.

If you become known as a good passer you become even more of a threat to defenders because they never know when you are going to pass. But even if you are not a great passer you can still fake the pants off defenders with proper faking. Let me share with you two areas that a great pass fake will allow you to off more shots.

The first fake is off a penetration move down the lane. When a defender steps up you want to jump stop and immediately fake like you are bounce passing to a teammate. This will usually drop the hands of the help defender and allow you to rise up for a short jumper. In order for you to rise up you must be on balance. If the defender doesn't drop his or her hands you can then make the pass or kick the ball out. But I promise- if the fake is done well 9 out of 10 times you will have a great shot opportunity.

The second fake is done off penetration to the baseline. When a help defender or your own defender cuts the baseline off and you pick up your dribble you know want to make a quick wrap around fake pass. The objective is to sell the fake by actually wrapping it around the defender so it appears you did pass- sell it like you mean it. When the defender turns his or her head and shoulders you can now rise up for a short shot off the glass or over the rim.

As I mentioned earlier if you are a good passer and have made many passes during the game this will help you sell your fake.

Even though this is an instinctive skill that many players naturally posses, it can still be taught by a coach and practice by players. The key is to know when to do it and to be under control when making the fake. And just like any other aspect of sports you have to be confident and forceful.

Play Hard,

Lee

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