The Tape · basketball
Trainer Sibelle Zambie · 5 min workout · 26s clip
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This drill builds quick-twitch shooting and sharp decision-making, demanding instant reaction from varied dribble combos into a rapid shot.
The drill
Perform varied dribble combo moves → react to 'Shot' cue → quickly transition into a jump shot from within range.
This drill is verbal cue pickups. All you're going to do is hit any combo moves you want. They can be tight, they can be flowy. Whenever your partner says "shoot," your job is to get into your shot as quick as you can. Shot. Shot. Repeat this at a few of your favorite spots that are within your range and get splashing.
Is this drill for you?
For advanced scorers (Level 4) building instant shot reactions off a partner's verbal cue from any dribble combo.
Variations: Per the trainer: repeat at a few favorite spots within your range.
In a game: Games give you no wind-up - reacting from a live dribble into a shot on a cue is catch-and-shoot speed off the bounce.
Needs a partner to call the shot cue and a hoop.
← Easier: Quick-Release Pull-Up Dribbling
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