spin or Pivot

Question
Hi Im Ian. I just wanted to know how to do a pivot or spin without travelling and also when you stop with the ball how to start bouncing it without making a double dribble.
Thanks
Ian

Answer
Hi Ian.

I am sorry for the delay in answering your question as I had personal issues I had to attend too.

There are different types of pivots. right-front pivot, left-front pivot, right-rear pivot, and left-rear pivot. To pivot you have to establish a pivot foot. What I mean is lets say you catch the basketball passed to you by a teammate. You jumpstop to the ball. You can use either foot as your pivot foot. Let's say you use your right foot, this is your established pivot foot. You can pivot(spin)backwards and forward but your right foot has to stay in the same spot. If you are dribbling and then jumpstop, you can't dribble again. You must pass or shoot the ball.