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Elbow Glide Finishing

Trainer Sibelle Zambie · 20 min workout · 35s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball + hoop half court solohoop needed

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Master attacking the rim with dynamic glides and crossovers, progressing through versatile finishes like off-foot, step-through, inside, and extended options.

Drill 1 of 4

2 Glides, Push & Go, Off-Foot Finish

5 min · 4 reps

Start on elbow → 2 glides (dribbles) → push & go → off-foot finish with left hand.

Drill 2 of 4

2 Glides, Push & Go, Step-Through Finish

5 min · 4 reps

Start on elbow → 2 glides (dribbles) → push & go → step-through finish with left hand.

Drill 3 of 4

2 Glides, Crossover, Inside Hand Finish

5 min · 4 reps

Start on elbow → 2 glides (dribbles) → crossover → inside hand finish with right hand.

Drill 4 of 4

2 Glides, Crossover, Extended Finish

5 min · 4 reps

Start on elbow → 2 glides (dribbles) → crossover → extended finish with right hand.

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate finishers (Level 3) gliding off the elbow - push-and-go and crossover entries into off-foot, step-through, inside-hand, and extended finishes.

Trains: finishing · footwork · touch · change of direction

The ladder: Push-and-go off-foot and step-through first, then the crossover inside-hand and extended finishes.

Variations: Four finishes from both elbows.

In a game: The glide gets you downhill without speed - four finishes off two entries cover the rim.

20 minutes; needs a hoop.

← Easier: Advanced Finishing Moves Around the Rim

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