Lift the ball over the defender's foot. This is usually done while feinting one way and then scooping the ball the other way just over the defender’s planted foot.

After you lift the ball over the defender’s foot, make sure to take off with a burst of speed. Often, you want to scoop or lift the ball over the defender’s foot and to your other foot so your body will be between you and the defender after you make the move. For example, if you are dribbling with your right foot, scoop the ball over the defender's foot to your left foot.

This move is also usually done when you are in an almost standing position and the defender is rushing at you. Essentially, you’re suckering the defender in and then lifting the ball over their foot as they come in towards you too fast. You then slip away by scooping the ball over their foot.

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