pivot |ˈpivət|nounthe central point, pin, or shaft on which a mechanism turns or oscillates.• [ usu. in sing. ] a person or thing that plays a central part in an activity or organization: the pivot of community life was the chapel.• the person or people about whom a body of troops wheels.• (also pivotman) a player in a central position in a team sport.• Basketball a movement in which the player holding the ball may move in any direction with one foot, while keeping the other (the pivot foot) in contact with the floor.
I like it. The pivot is central, key, important. It's somewhat of an academic term but applies to basketball. It isn't necessarily straight forward. The pivot is essential to making things move. Life needs pivot points:
I like it. The pivot is central, key, important. It's somewhat of an academic term but applies to basketball. It isn't necessarily straight forward. The pivot is essential to making things move. Life needs pivot points:
- Finances - price point in the market
- Physics - levers, torque
- Technology - Pivot tables in Excel are awesome.
- Our body - joints
- Basketball - avoid pressure, make a move
Pivots are turning points. Positive things. Result in a change of the present status. Despite the multiple applications of the pivot, this blog will be basketball-specific. In my one year of collegiate coaching experience, I have learned that as key as the pivot is on the court, the ability to pivot off the court is more important. Coaches have to be able to see both ways, change direction, be the thing in the middle that helps everyone else move.
Ultimately, this is not limited to on the court knowledge. Hopefully, I can use this blog to share experiences, notes, and lessons from off the court as well.
