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Step 1
Maintain a triple threat position when receiving the basketball. A player must receive the ball but not take a dribble in order to maintain the one of three threats an offensive player has in their arsenal. This arsenal is the drive, the pass or the shot.
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Step 2
Use the pivot foot to rotate position without dribbling the basketball. The pivot foot is important and must remain stationary while the secondary can move and rotate in any direction. This allows the player to achieve different angles for a pass, shot or drive without giving up the threat of the dribble.
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Step 3
Employ the jab step to test the defensive player. The jab step is when a player maintains the pivot foot and uses the other foot to jab or fake a drive to the hoop. This makes the defensive player react to the movement and gives the offensive player an edge by testing the defense without giving up one of the triple threats on offense.
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Step 4
Endeavor to get the defender off-balance or off their feet. A player can use a pump fake to get a defender off the ground and drive by or pass around them. A pump fake is when a player pretends to take a shot without leaving their feet. The previously mentioned jab step can also get a player off-balance.
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Step 5
Assess the best course of action and act upon it. After using the jab step, pump fake, pivot or a combination of the three. Again, the three options in one on one offense are a shot, pass or drive. The defense will dictate which option is best. For instance, if the defender is playing off the ball anticipating a drive, a shot would be the best choice.
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Step 6
Understand that all options in one on one basketball are based upon the offensive skill set of the player with ball, the offensive player's position on the court and the defensive player's position and reaction.
