The Tape · basketball
Trainer Trae Jones · 20 min workout · 29s clip
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This quick pregame warmup builds dynamic footwork and shot creation, mastering rips, side steps, and combo moves for confident scoring.
Drill 1 of 4
Drive right from left wing around chair → shot; then drive left from left wing around chair → shot.
Drill 2 of 4
Drive right from right wing around chair → shot; then drive left from right wing around chair → shot.
Drill 3 of 4
Dribble → side step right → shot; then dribble → side step left → shot.
Drill 4 of 4
Scissor dribble → side step right from left elbow → shot; then side step left from right elbow → shot.
Is this drill for you?
For intermediate scorers (Level 3) who want a quick dynamic warmup - wing rips, side steps, and scissor combos into shots - hoop and a chair required.
The ladder: Left and right wing rips first, then side-step work, then scissor into side steps from the elbows.
Variations: Both wings and both side-step directions.
In a game: Pregame is when you groove the exact moves you will call on - this builds crisp rips and side steps so the first in-game rep is not the first rep.
Needs a chair as the screen/defender; short by design - it is a warmup.
← Easier: Gameday Shooting Routine
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