**Catch Your Defender Off Guard** 1) **Smitty** Begin by pivoting outward with your outside foot. Gradually decelerate while shifting your gaze towards half court. Use a strong shoulder dip to accelerate past your defender, effectively altering your pace. 2) **Scissors Step** Cross over with the opposite foot to fake a lateral step. Firmly plant and prepare for an explosive crossover in the opposite direction. Ideal for quick directional changes, as demonstrated by Chet Holmgren. 3) **Shot Hesi*