HOOPERS VAULT: Penny Hardaway half spin

0
1854

This week’s entry in the Hoopers Vault shows a half-spin move used by the one and only Penny Hardaway. Watch him use it here around the 1:40 mark:

The move is almost awkward in nature. Ultimately you complete a full spin, but the half spin move comes with the in-between dribble that sets up the pullback. That’s what makes it different from the typical half spin, which was one of our moves of the week.

We decided to variate, expand, and do some different things after the pullback dribble. Penny took it right into his shot. He also kept the ball in the same hand he did the spin with, which works to his advantage when he creates that space before getting the shot off. We mixed up our use of keeping it in the same hand and switching hands on the pullback, but the move’s main function is that in-between setup dribble.

Previous articleAndre Iguodala is the right guy for Brandon Ingram to learn from
Next articleIs Klay Thompson really better than James Harden?
Martin is the Founder, Chief Editor, and Head Skills Development Trainer for Basketball Society. He has work experience in digital media and marketing, radio, and journalism. Currently, he does freelance work as a videographer and content creator. He has been featured as a writer on sites such as Def Pen, TV Film News, All Hip-Hop, and more. Martin played high school basketball at South Brunswick High School (NJ) where he graduated in 2007. He is a 1,000-point scorer at SBHS and an All-Middlesex County performer as a 3-year varsity starter. He helped lead SBHS to their first-ever Central Jersey Group 4 sectional state championship in 2007. Martin played college basketball at Eastern University, where he graduated (BA, Communications) in 2012. Martin was a four-year starter and a 1,000-point scorer at EU. Follow Martin on Twitter @Marsoaries and on Instagram @martin_soaries

LEAVE A REPLY

Please enter your comment!
Please enter your name here