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Trainer Trae Jones · 25 min workout · 35s clip
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Master diverse dribble moves into quick step-back jumpers from the elbows, building shiftiness, balance, and scoring versatility.
Drill 1 of 5
Dribble right hand → direct step back left foot → jump shot from each elbow (10 reps each)
Drill 2 of 5
Dribble right hand → Pound Dribble to left hand (while doing a fake shot) → step back right foot → jump shot from elbow (10 reps each)
Drill 3 of 5
Dribble right hand → Move the ball in a circle → direct step back left foot → jump shot from elbow (10 reps each)
Drill 4 of 5
Dribble right hand → fake shot → dribble the ball to the left hand → jump shot from elbow (alternate each hand for 10 reps each)
Drill 5 of 5
Dribble right hand → bound the ball once → step back right foot → jump shot from elbow (10 reps each)
Is this drill for you?
For novice scorers (Level 2) learning the elbow step-back - five step-back variations from direct to behind-the-back, 10 reps each.
The ladder: Direct step-backs first, then crossover, circle-move, between-the-legs, and behind-the-back versions.
Variations: Both elbows, both hands.
In a game: The step-back is the cleanest way to create your own shot when a defender crowds you at the elbow.
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