About This Play/Drill

See video below for a live example of this drill.

Teaching Points 

1. Creating the advantage versus the defender. 
2. Create an angle to attack in straight lines. 
3. Finishing through contact. 
4. Learning to be crafty around the rim. 

Drill Description

1. Player 1 starts with the ball facing the rim with player x1 in front of player 1 facing the rim as well. 
2. Player 1 starts with the ball on player x1’s back or they can start with a live dribble with their hand on player x1’s back to begin. 
3. Player 1 can attack in either direction. The game is live once the ball or hand of player 1 comes off the back of player x1. 
4. 3-dribble maximum 
5. Compete to score. Game can be played from all 7 spots (Shaded). 

Drill Variants 

1. Play for a certain amount of time. Player with the most finishes wins. 
2. Coach dictates what finishes players can use (Ex. “Can only finish off 2 feet.”)
3. Work weak hand!