Seldom will a player have the ball and be free of pressure when making a pass. On the catch, or after picking up the dribble the ball must be protected from aggressive defenders until the pass is delivered. The video shows a rip, pivot and re-rip that can be used to protect the ball. Although the instructor has the player using a dribble move after the rip the basic concepts apply on the catch. Notice how the ball is protected but the player can still see the court and any open players.  HOW TO SHIELD OFF DEFENDERS  PHIL HANDY  10:55  https://youtu.be/5xdChQJPtjo