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7 Deadly Under Drag Counters

Trainer Trae Jones · 35 min workout · 26s clip

Level 4 · Advanced basketball + hoop driveway solohoop needed

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Master these 7 deadly under drag counters, progressing from easy to hard, to create space and score with explosive shiftiness.

Drill 1 of 7

UNDER DRAG + PUNCH SIDE STEP

5 min · 10 reps

Perform an under drag dribble → execute a punch side step → finish with a pull-up jumper.

Drill 2 of 7

UNDER DRAG + CROSS

5 min · 10 reps

Perform an under drag dribble → execute a cross dribble → finish with a pull-up jumper.

Drill 3 of 7

UNDER DRAG + SPIN

5 min · 10 reps

Perform an under drag dribble → execute a spin move → finish with a pull-up jumper.

Drill 4 of 7

UNDER DRAG + MISDIRECTION

5 min · 10 reps

Perform an under drag dribble → execute a misdirection dribble with hop step → finish with a pull-up jumper.

Drill 5 of 7

UNDER DRAG + BTB WRAP

5 min · 10 reps

Perform an under drag dribble → execute a behind-the-back wrap dribble → finish with a pull-up jumper.

Drill 6 of 7

UNDER DRAG + INO

5 min · 10 reps

Perform an under drag dribble → execute an inside-out dribble → finish with a pull-up jumper.

Drill 7 of 7

UNDER DRAG + DROP PULL

5 min · 10 reps

Perform an under drag dribble → execute a drop pull dribble → finish with a pull-up jumper.

Is this drill for you?

For advanced scorers (Level 4) mastering the under drag - seven counters from punch side step to drop pull, each into a pull-up jumper.

Trains: ball-handling · change of direction · shooting form · decision-making

The ladder: Punch side step and cross first, then spin, misdirection, and BTB wrap, closing with INO and the drop pull.

Variations: Ten reps each counter, both directions.

In a game: The under drag baits the defender into a reach - seven counters punish every possible recovery.

35 minutes; needs a hoop.

← Easier: Triple Threat Jab Step

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