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20 minutes · 3 drills
- 7 min
Ball handling
Controlled dribble
- Dribble beside your hip with one hand. Keep the bounce low enough to control without reaching.
- Look at a fixed point ahead of you. If the ball gets away, collect it and reset your stance.
- Change hands and repeat at the same controlled pace.
- 7 min
Footwork
Jump stop
- Move forward slowly and make a small hop.
- Land on both feet together with knees comfortably bent.
- Hold your balance, then reset. Add a slow dribble and gather into the stop.
- 6 min
Shooting
Close-range release
- Balance the ball in your shooting hand with your elbow beneath it. Rest the other hand lightly on the side.
- Extend upward and release toward the basket. Let the guide hand come away without pushing.
- Hold your finish, collect the ball and reset in the same spot.
Minutes include your rests and setup. Adjust them to suit your session.