AboutBret Temple Expertise My expertise happens to be in Basketball Officiating. So I can answer any question pertaining to Basketball Rules.
Experience I have been a Basketball Official now for over 15 years, officiating from junior basketball Leagues all the way up to the High school Level.
Education/Credentials El Sorrino Officials Association Basketball School
Question Hi, thanks for taking your time to answer this question, Pivoting is useful in moving to the basket and scoring, can you tell me in general, what is pivoting? how do you pivot, and other tips about pivoting, thanks.
Answer Hi Allen,
Although my expertise is not in this area, but rather basketball rules and officiating, i'll attempt to answer your question to the best of my ability. The first step in pivoting is establishing a pivot foot. When a ball is passed to a player, before that player dribbles he/she has the ability to do one of 3 things. 1)Pass the ball to someone else. 2) dribble 3)begin pivoting left or right. Pivoting is simply taking one of your two feet and establishing a position with it. Once established you can no longer move your "Pivot Foot" or you will be called for traveling. It allows you to move back and forth, or left or right without picking that pivot foot off the ground. Once you dribbled the ball and you pick up your dribble, Pivoting allows you to move around without being called for traveling. That's really it. I wouldn't say it helps you score more. Its an effective tool used as part of the game. I hope that answers your question. Good LUck
