Rocker step

Question 1

Rocker Step keys

Answer 1

1) Understand when to use it
2) Load back foot explosively for a long 1st step
3) Rocking the ball and body to send your defender the wrong way

Question 2

Which side do you eventually drive?

Answer 2

Pay close attention to what your defender is thinking and how is moving or shifting weight. What side he is trying to cut you off and what side he is ready to give in. Defender body stance says a lot. Jab in the direction where the defender is trying to cut you off.

Question 3

How far should the defender be for rocker step

Answer 3

About arms length away. You should be able to touch his knee when you drive

Question 4

You decide to use rocker step when defender is

Answer 4

a) About arms length away
2) Pretty flat footed
3) Not backing up

Question 5

You can also use rocker step in pick and roll

Answer 5

Jab in the direction of pick. Defender has to react aggresively to avoid pick.

Question 6

Rocker step flash cards were prepared from

Answer 6

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vUUDtu1IUJY

Question 7

stepback

Answer 7

Most of the energy is stored in your calves or archillies

Question 8

Step length

Answer 8

A long first step is the key to a successful finish