Very useful move for the guards and the big men as it is part of beating your defender. A good rip through can give you a hudge advantage on getting to the basket or creating space. You can either rip through; high, middle or low depending on how the defender is playing you. We mentioned doing this earlier but now We will demonstrate each one before you beat the defender and get by. Solid footwork is involved in any rip through to be successful so understand which foot is your pivot. Protect the ball with your elbows as you bring the ball through to stop anyone from knocking the ball loose. When the defender is playing you with his hand in your stomach you can go over his arm or under depending on what is most comfortable and what space you have. When the defender is really pushing up on you and pressuring you the best option is either rip it across your chest or down by your ankles to help get you low and on your way to beating the defender. Keep your legs slightly bent to stay ready to move, and quickly. Once you have ripped the ball through with your first dribble really extend your dribble to create more space so you can lay the ball up or finish at the rim depending on what the rest of the defence give you.
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