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Coaching Objective
Skill Level: Intermediate, Skill Development: Post Up & Scoring. This is a great drill for all players especially centres and forwards trying to develop their agility from the post position. On receive of the pass, quickly pivot and shoot over your right or left shoulder. Develop your shooting off both your right and left sides.
Drill Instruction
Shoot with your right hand
- Starting from the post position, with your back to the basket on either side of the hoop. You will need somebody to pass the ball to you. If nobody is available to pass the ball to you then use a wall or a back spin to start the drill.
- Put your hand up where you want to receive the ball.
- Receive the ball and then quickly pivot on your left foot, face the basket and jump shot with your right hand.
Shoot with your left hand
- Starting from the post position, with your back to the basket on either side of the hoop. You will need somebody to pass the ball to you. If nobody is available to pass the ball to you then use a wall or a back spin to start the drill.
- Put your hand up where you want to receive the ball.
- Receive the ball and then quickly pivot on your right foot, face the basket and jump shot with your left hand.
Coaching Messages
- When shooting, jump high!
- Try and protect the ball with your non shooting hand.
- Be explosive under the basket and…Be Awesome!
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