Top 3 Unguardable Moves - Simple Basketball Moves

Summary

Coach Howard from Howard Elite Basketball demonstrates his top three unguardable moves in this video. He emphasizes the hesitation move, the half spin, and the ball fake, providing detailed instructions on each. Howard explains how these moves, when executed correctly, can help players blow past defenders and create open shots. He also highlights the importance of body placement, head movement, and footwork. Viewers are encouraged to like and subscribe for more tips and tutorials, with a promise of additional unguardable moves if the video reaches 3,000 likes.

Takeaways

• 🏀 Coach Howard shares his top three 'unguardable' basketball moves to help players improve their game.
• 👍 He encourages viewers to like and subscribe for more basketball tips and tutorials.
• 📢 Viewers are invited to leave comments for any basketball-related questions or move requests.
• 🤔 The first move is the 'hesitation', which can be used in transition or one-on-one situations to fake a move in one direction while going the other.
• 👀 For the hesitation move, it's crucial to use head and hip movements to mislead the defender.
• 🔄 The hesitation can be combined with other moves like a crossover for a more complex offensive strategy.
• 🌀 The second move is the 'half spin', made famous by NBA player Isaiah Thomas, which relies on body, head, and foot placement to trick the defender.
• 👣 Proper foot placement in the half spin is essential to gain an advantage over the defender by getting a foot in front of them.
• 🎳 The third move is the 'ball fake', which includes actions like pump fakes and fake passes to deceive defenders before or during dribbling.
• 🏃‍♂️ Ball fakes on the move, such as faking a pass during a layup attempt, can catch defenders off guard and create scoring opportunities.
• 🚫 Coach Howard emphasizes the importance of discipline in defending against ball fakes, as untrained defenders often get tricked by them.
• 🔝 If the video gets 3,000 likes, Coach Howard promises to release a part two with three additional unguardable moves.

Q & A

What is the main topic of Coach Howard's video?

The main topic of Coach Howard's video is his top three unguardable basketball moves.

What should viewers do before watching the video?

Viewers should hit the like button and subscribe to Coach Howard's channel to stay updated on basketball content.

What is the first unguardable move Coach Howard discusses?

The first unguardable move discussed is the hesitation move.

How should a player use the hesitation move in transition?

In transition, a player should look away from the direction they want to go, switch legs and hips, and then go in the intended direction while keeping the ball on the same side.

What is a common mistake players make when executing the hesitation move?

A common mistake is not getting close enough to the defender, which allows the defender to read the move from a distance.

What is the second unguardable move Coach Howard talks about?

The second move is the half spin, which is used effectively by NBA player Isaiah Thomas.

What are the three key elements to making the half spin move effective?

The three key elements are body placement, head placement, and foot placement.

How should a player position their body and head for the half spin move?

A player should be close to their defender, move their head in the opposite direction of where they want to go, and creep their foot in the intended direction.

What is the third unguardable move featured in the video?

The third move is the ball fake, which can be executed in various ways such as a pump fake or a fake pass.

How can a player use a ball fake before starting to dribble?

A player can use a pump fake to show the full range of motion of a shot or a fake pass to shift the defender's position.

What is a potential issue with using ball fakes on the move?

A potential issue is committing a travel violation if the player is not careful with their movements.

What does Coach Howard promise if the video gets 3,000 likes?

Coach Howard promises to release a part two with three more unguardable moves if the video gets 3,000 likes.