Up and Away: His spring fadeaway J
1
"To get in position, I have to shake the defender first, so I back him down, which sets him off balance. That contact creates the space I need to face the basket. Then I turn."
2
"I plant my right foot to pivot before I push off of my left. Your power comes from your legs, but your core keeps your body in alignment, so you can fade straight back."
3
""I'm standing straight up, but I'm about to transfer my weight from all the way forward to all the way back. Good footwork and balance are very important here."
4
"As I push off my left foot, I kick my right leg out as I move backward. It's an offensive foul if you go into the defender's body, but if I fade and a guy runs into my leg, it's a foul."
5
"When I shoot, I'm square with the rim. I'm still fading, so my core might be slightly turned to the left, but it's mostly square. Once the shot's up, I'm getting back on D."
