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4 Elite Spin Moves You Need

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 20 min workout · 12s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball + hoop + box driveway solohoop needed

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Master quick spin moves around a defender, enhancing your agility and balance to create space for efficient scoring opportunities.

Drill 1 of 4

Spin 1

5 min · 10 reps

Dribble right →behind the back dribble, spin around defender → shoot

Drill 2 of 4

Spin 2

5 min · 10 reps

Dribble Right → crossover dribble, spin around defender → shoot

Drill 3 of 4

Spin 3

5 min · 10 reps

Dribble right → between the leg dribble, spin around defender → shoot

Drill 4 of 4

Spin 4

5 min · 10 reps

Dribble left → right-hand spin around defender → shoot

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate scorers (Level 3) adding the spin - four setups (behind-the-back, crossover, BTL, and the left-hand spin) into finishes.

Trains: finishing · change of direction · body control · ball-handling

The ladder: Behind-the-back spin first, then crossover, BTL, and left-hand spin entries.

Variations: Spin both directions.

In a game: The spin is the counter when a defender cuts off your drive line - four entries cover every setup.

Needs a chair as the defender.

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