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One-on-One Mid-Range Jumpshot Drill Against Defender

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 25s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball + hoop + markers driveway partner neededhoop needed

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Master quick changes of direction and balance, attacking the rim with shiftiness and confidence to score effectively.

The drill

Change of Direction Attack

5 min · 10 reps

Start low → defender touched one of the cones → you attack the basket (one-on-one) → finish with a shot.

Transcript

Good. That's right, that's right. Good. Turn around. Boom. Good shot. Nice. Good. Good. Nice. Good. Hey, get up there.

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate scorers (Level 3) who want live reads - a 1v1 drill where the defender's cone touch triggers your attack.

Trains: decision-making · shooting form · first-step speed · change of direction

Variations: Switch roles every rep.

In a game: This is a real closeout read - the defender picks a side, you attack the other.

Needs a partner to play the defender.

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