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Answerit's were you get the ball and step with one foot but then you cannot move that foot so pretend that there is a nail in your foot but you can move clockwise or anticlockwise

a pivot is also a thing u can use 4 thingsss

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Q: What is a 'pivot' in basketball?
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How do you spell pivot like in basketball?

That is the correct spelling of "pivot" in basketball (to turn the body about on one foot).


What sport do you use your pivot joints?

Basketball


When can you pivot in basketball?

you can pivot anytime you want as long as one leg is on the ground (no switching to other leg)


What is a pivot foot n basketball?

the foot that stays on the ground


Who is the lakers basketball team pivot man?

Andrew Bynum


Is picking up your pivot foot a violation in basketball?

Yes


When do you establish a pivot foot in basketball?

If you get the ball or stop your dribble and pick up or move one foot, the foot that stays still is your pivot foot. If you were to pick up your pivot foot it is a walk.


What is a sentence for pivots?

The basketball player had to pivot with the ball to keep it away from the opponent.


Can you use a pivot and still bounce the ball in basketball?

No, you cannot. This results in either a travel or a double dribble.


Can you take two steps from the pivot in basketball without dribbling if a pass or shot is attempted before landing?

no


True or false. You can pivot on both feet in basketball?

True and false. You can pivot with both feet, but not at the same time.For instance, you could be driving towards the basket and then stop on your right foot, using that pivot foot. On the next possession, you may stop on your left foot, using that as your pivot foot.However, you may not start using one pivot foot and switch to the other at one time. That is traveling.


Can you throw a basketball up and catch it in a game?

Yes, as long as the pivot foot has not lost contact with the floor. Yes, even if the pivot foot has left the floor, the ball can be caught but if the ball is under control when the pivot foot recontacts the floor...a travelling infraction has occurred.