Here are some of my favorite NBA ankle breaking moves to create just enough separation from the defender to get an easy bucket. These guys exemplify what we’re talking about…you have to do something to get your competitors off balance just enough to give you some space to make your move…

Steph Curry Fakes out Chris Paul

CP3 Loses Defender on Stepback 3-Pointer

Kyrie Irving Under The Legs Pull-Back

In all of these, they didn’t create miles between themselves and their competitors, but just enough room to get an advantage. That’s all you need is some breathing room, but you need to know what it takes to create that separation and get to work.