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Trainer Trae Jones · 20 min workout · 33s clip
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Master mid-range shooting with this four-shot curl series, progressing through various dribble moves to enhance footwork and shot creation from the elbows.
Drill 1 of 4
Run to catch → curl around cone → gather → jump shot from right/left elbow.
Drill 2 of 4
Run to cone → dribble around cone → gather → jump shot from right/left elbow.
Drill 3 of 4
Run to cone → dribble around cone → step-back → jump shot from right/left elbow.
Drill 4 of 4
Run to cone → dribble around cone → step-back → jump shot from right/left elbow.
Tough shot.
Is this drill for you?
For intermediate shooters (Level 3) who want to score coming off a screen - four curl variations into elbow jumpers - hoop and a cone required.
The ladder: Curl and shoot first, then dribble curl, then dribble step-back curls.
Variations: Catch curl, dribble curl, and step-back versions.
In a game: Curling off a down screen is how shooters eat when chased - this builds the tight curl, gather, and rise from both elbows.
Needs a cone and a hoop; both elbows; expect lots of reps off movement.
Harder: Complete Mid-Range Workout →
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