Comments on: How to Pump Fake in Basketball

on 12/10/2007 Keep your eyes on the basket- it helps a LOT to sell the fake. If you're focused on the spot on the floor thay you want to go to after the fake, he won't buy it. Do everything you'd do in a normal shot, just stop it short and drive.

on 1/7/2007 Always make sure you never take a first step to early after u pump fake. Fake the shot and then when your oppenent has reached their highest jump peak...explode to the basket

on 11/22/2005 If you want to make it look real, as soon as the opponent checks the ball - fake! This makes it look like you're really eager to score. Your opponent will jump for the ball and you can just go around him. This is useful when playing against gullible people.

on 11/22/2005 Also try to over-exaggerate your fake...Sometimes it really works and embarrasses the other player, too. Take a good look around you before you shoot, or a hand in your face will obstruct your view. I learned it the hard way.

on 11/22/2005 When you fake, bring the ball over your head so the defender really thinks you're going to shoot. Then draw the foul by jumping into the defender or drive around and shoot a floater in the lane. It will only work if you have a super quick first step.