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Trainer Trae Jones · 10 min workout · 43s clip
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Develop Kyrie-esque shiftiness and touch around the rim with quick elbow drives and soft floaters for versatile scoring.
Drill 1 of 2
Start at elbow, V dribble/Pounnd dribble/BTB dribble/Float Dribble → drive → finish with a layup (left and right sides). 10 Makes each side with each variation
Drill 2 of 2
Stand under the basket → shoot soft, one-handed floaters/hook shots.
Is this drill for you?
For intermediate finishers (Level 3) chasing Kyrie's rim craft - elbow drives off four dribble setups plus soft close-range floaters, 10 makes a side.
The ladder: Elbow drive layups off each setup first, then close-range floaters under the basket.
Variations: V-dribble, pound, behind-the-back, and float setups on both elbows.
In a game: Ten makes per side per setup builds the touch you need when the drive, not the move, is what gets you there.
Makes-based, not reps-based - expect it to run long on a cold day.
Harder: Extended Basketball Finishes →
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