Game version
Pass-and-cut trio: three players pass and cut to a new spot, and the trio counts passes in a row to beat its own last round.
Pivot and Pass Fakes
Hold the ball, pivot and show pass fakes in every direction without letting go, so you can see the floor under pressure.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Start in a triple-threat stance with the ball at your hip.
Core: Pass and cut. Beat your own best.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Small room
- Bring
- Basketball
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Passing
The steps
How it works
- Start in a triple-threat stance with the ball at your hip.
- Front pivot and show a chest-pass fake, then a bounce-pass fake.
- Reverse pivot and show an overhead fake.
- Do 4 rounds of 8 pivots, keeping your eyes up.
Coaching point
Ball strong, eyes up.
Safety: Clear a small space with nothing to trip on or knock over. Stop if anything hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (stand and pass), Core (pass and cut), More (one-touch passes). Beat your own best.
Story
You are a conductor, and every pass is a note in the music.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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