List of Basketball tricks and moves


1. Crossover Dribble

Quick dribble from one hand to the other to fake out your defender and change direction.

2. Behind-the-Back Dribble
Dribble the ball behind your back to protect it from defenders and switch hands.

3. Spin Move
Spin your body while dribbling to get past defenders.

4. Step-back Jump Shot
Take a quick step backward to create space from the defender before shooting.

5. Euro Step
A two-step move to dodge defenders while driving to the basket, stepping one way and then quickly the other.

6. No-Look Pass
Pass the ball without looking directly at the teammate to confuse the defense.

7. Alley-Oop
One player throws the ball near the basket, and another jumps to catch and dunk or lay it in mid-air.

8. Around-the-World
Dribble or shoot from multiple spots around the key or three-point line in a sequence.

9. Fake Pass or Shot
Pretend to pass or shoot to make the defender jump or move, then do something else.

10. Shammgod
A flashy dribble move where you push the ball forward with one hand and then quickly pull it back with the other to fool defenders.

11. Behind-the-Back Pass
Pass the ball behind your back to a teammate, catching defenders off guard.

12. Double Crossover
Perform two quick crossover dribbles in succession to shake off a defender.

13. Hesitation Move
Pause briefly while dribbling as if stopping, then explode past your defender.

14. In-and-Out Dribble
Fake a crossover by rolling your hand around the ball but keep it on the same side, confusing the defender.

15. Floaters
A high-arching, soft shot over taller defenders, especially when driving into the paint.

16. Reverse Layup
A layup done by going under the basket and using the opposite side of the hoop, often used to avoid shot blockers.

17. Behind-the-Back Pass + Dribble Combo
Combine a behind-the-back dribble with a quick behind-the-back pass for flashy and effective ball movement.