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Break Away.
A situation in which an offensive player gets ahead of the defense for an uncontested shot.
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Fascinated with magnets as a boy, Ehrat decided a magnet could be used to hold the rim firmly, but still allow it to break away under pressure.

Red Grange was one of the superstar athletes who propelled football into mass-popularity. He was famous for incredible speed that allowed him to break away from defenders for large gains. Read about his career during the Golden Age of Sports.

strong hand if needed,then bring the ball half way across your stomach.
Throw the ball through your legs (in front). Spin left then catch the ball with your right hand.
Fast but smoothly send the ball in your left hand.
You can easily break away ...

#3 realizes that the best way to get free for the pass is to get extremely close to X3 and then break away. X3 must prevent this from happening by moving away from his man as he approaches.

See also: Press, Point, Shot, Defense, Break