How do you drive to the basket without getting stripped?

How do you drive to the basket without getting stripped?

To avoid being stripped on your drive, here are some general rules: Lock It: After the last dribble, keep the ball away from the hands of your defender by keeping the ball on your outside hip.

How many steps can you take when driving to the basket?

A player who receives the ball while he is progressing or upon completion of a dribble, may take two steps in coming to a stop, passing or shooting the ball. A player who receives the ball while he is progressing must release the ball to start his dribble before his second step.