Fadeaway Shot

Fadeaway adjustments for long, athletic defenders, including pump fakes, elbow height, and fade depth. - Against long, athletic defenders, a normal fadeaway may not create enough separation. - Add a pump fake to keep the defender off balance and guessing. - Raise the elbow a little more to change the shot trajectory when needed. - If a defender is closing, slide back a little more and shoot the ball straight up. - Practice in those situations until the adjustment becomes natural. Common mistakes: Relying only on a fadeaway against long, athletic defenders; their length can still alter the shot.