Curated Action
Basketball
Drift Middle + Quick Between Pickup
The player drifts toward the middle with an active lateral dribble, performs a quick between-the-legs pickup, and immediately rises into a jump shot released at the apex.
49 sec0:00 / 0:49
Video byChris Gatlin
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How To Get Into Your Shot Faster | Develop An Elite Pickup | 100 MakesCoaching notes
Drift toward the middle with an active lateral dribble, execute a quick between-the-legs pickup, and immediately elevate into the jump shot.
Key points
- Dribble laterally while keeping chest facing forward
- Execute a snappy between-the-legs gather directly into shooting alignment
- Release the ball at apex with maximum fluidity
Common mistakes
Fading laterally on the jumper instead of stopping momentum and rising straight up.
Practice settings
- Sets
- 2
- Hits
- 5 hits
- Rest
- 1 min
- Est. duration
- 49 sec
Full BodyQuick Pickup Shooting
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