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Shooting Coming from a Dribble

What to Expect

Become a clutch scorer and win more games by mastering high-pressure shooting off the dribble.

Sports Gear Requirements

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Tips

If you don’t have a cone, you can use tape, chalk, or any makeshift markers like a water bottle.
Always keep your head up and stay at a low dribble to keep your balance. It also makes it harder for your opponent to steal the ball.
In sudden stops, make sure to land on both feet and your knees and toes are in line with your head to avoid falling on your face.
When doing one dribble pull ups, try shooting without pausing, try switching between short or long steps, and try changing step directions.
Once you get the hang of each drill, work on your speed.

Step by step guide:

Shooting coming from a dribble could be the ultimate champion move when you’re running out of time and need to score. Here are a few drills you can practice:

1. Dribble Stop and Shoot

Coming from a triple threat stance beyond the three-point line, dribble towards the basket. Make a sudden stop once you’re on the paint. Once you’ve landed, jump, shoot the ball, and follow through. Do this 10 times.

2. One Dribble Pull Up

Coming from a triple threat stance, dribble the ball with one hand while stepping forward. Combine this move with a jump shot by jumping after your sudden stop, then following through. Do this 10 times then switch to the other side.

3. Layup with Change of Direction

Attack the basket and raise the knee that is the same side as the shooting hand. Let the ball roll off your hand as it shoots into the hoop. Use the backboard for an easy shot. Do this 10 times.

4. Crossover Dribble to Layup

Set up cones or markers along the court to stand as defenders. Keeping a low stance, dribble towards the first cone with one hand. When you reach the first cone, dribble the ball across your body and into your other hand. Continue to the next cone until the end. When you reach the last cone, attack the basket, and gather the ball in your hand while taking an explosive step. Take two more steps to build momentum then jump to finish the layup. Do this 10 times.

5. Between the Legs Dribble to Layup

Keeping a low stance, dribble towards the first cone with one hand. When you reach the first cone, dribble the ball between your legs and onto the other hand. Continue to the next cone until the end. When you reach the last cone, finish strong with a layup. Do this 10 times.

6. Behind the Back Dribble to Layup

Keeping a low stance, dribble towards the first cone with one hand. As you approach the first cone, dribble the ball behind your back and into your other hand. Continue to the next cone until the end. When you reach the last cone, finish strong with a layup. Do this 10 times.

Summary

In this video, you unlocked new shooting skills that could help you win a game. When time is running out, you can shoot coming from a dribble using techniques such as dribble stop and shoot, one dribble pull up, layup with change of direction, crossover dribble to layup, between the legs dribble to layup, and behind the back dribble to layup.

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