01/07/2026
Shift Drill 🏀
👉 How-to: Start at the wing or any “drift” spot on the perimeter. Load your weight into a quick Between-the-Legs (BTL) to a Back-Through reset. Immediately transition into a high, exaggerated In-and-Out dribble. During the I/O, rise up slightly to mimic a shooting motion (the hesitation). As the ball hits the floor after the I/O, snap into a sharp 1-2 step and rise for a jumpshot with a high follow-through.
🕐 Reps/Sets: 3 sets of 10 makes from each wing.
🧠 Key Focus: Manipulation and “Selling the Shot”—using your eyes, hips, and the height of the dribble to make the defender jump or freeze.
💡 Purpose of This Drill:
Refines Tempo and Timing by blending a rapid-fire BTL sequence with a slow, high-arc hesitation.
Connects the Handle to Real Scoring Options by teaching players to use an “In-and-Out” not just to drive, but to set up a rhythm pull-up.
Develops Deceptive Footwork by mastering the transition from a lateral “drift” into a vertical 1-2 shooting stance.
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