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Advanced Finishing Moves Around the Rim

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 20 min workout · 13s clip

Level 2 · Novice basketball + hoop driveway solohoop needed

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Master diverse finishing options from a strong drive, building advanced footwork and scoring versatility around the rim.

Drill 1 of 4

Option 1: Right Hand Layup

5 min · 10 reps

Right-hand dribble → left-foot jump → right-hand layup.

Drill 2 of 4

Option 2: Rondo Fake

5 min · 10 reps

Right-hand dribble → Rondo Fake → Finish on the same side → Layup

Drill 3 of 4

Option 3: Rondo fake, outside hand

5 min · 10 reps

Right-hand dribble → Rondo Fake → Pivot on inside leg → turn around jumper

Drill 4 of 4

Option 4: Rondo Fake, Outside Hand

5 min · 10 reps

Right-hand dribble → Rondo Fake → left-hand layup.

Is this drill for you?

For novice finishers (Level 2) expanding the drive package - straight layups, the Rondo fake, and its pivot and outside-hand counters.

Trains: finishing · footwork · touch · decision-making

The ladder: Straight right-hand layup first, then the Rondo fake same-side finish, then the pivot jumper and outside-hand versions.

Variations: Drive right and left on every option.

In a game: The Rondo fake makes the shot-blocker commit - the counters score no matter which way he goes.

20 minutes; needs a hoop.

← Easier: Layup and Reverse Layup Drills · Harder: Finishing workout →

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