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Trainer Trae Jones · 20 min workout · 30s clip
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This workout builds advanced ball-handling into quick pull-up jump shots from the elbow, progressing through various dribble moves for enhanced shiftiness and scoring.
Drill 1 of 4
Dribble right/left → pump fake → pull-up jump shot from right/left elbow. 10 reps from each right an left elbow
Drill 2 of 4
Dribble right/left → crossover → step back pull-up jump shot from right/left elbow. 10 reps from each right an left elbow
Drill 3 of 4
Dribble right/left → BTL dribble → pull-up jump shot from right/left elbow. 10 reps from each right an left elbow
Drill 4 of 4
Dribble right/left → crossover dribble → Spin move → Fade-away pull-up jump shot from right/left elbow. 10 reps from each right an left elbow
Is this drill for you?
For novice shooters (Level 2) building an elbow pull-up - pump fake, crossover, BTL, and fade-away versions, 10 reps per elbow.
The ladder: Pump-fake pull-ups first, then crossover and BTL versions, then the spin into fade-away.
Variations: Both elbows, 10 reps each.
In a game: The elbow pull-up is the counter when your drive gets cut off - four setups keep the defender guessing.
Needs a cone or chair.
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