Curated Action
Basketball

Pullback Behind the Back

The player takes a downhill step with a pullback retreat, then wraps the ball behind the back, shielding it with the lead shoulder and keeping the dribble below the hip before resetting balanced.

20 sec

Coaching notes

Execute a downhill step with a pullback retreat, then wrap cleanly behind the back to protect the ball.

Key points

  • Shield the ball with your lead shoulder on the pullback
  • Tuck the behind-the-back dribble below your hip
  • Reset balanced and ready to attack

Common mistakes

Exposing the ball forward during the behind-the-back wrap.

Practice settings

Sets
1
Duration
20 sec
Rest
30 sec
Est. duration
20 sec
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