Curated Action

Stationary Alternating Hesitation (Hesi) Drill

Basketball

Stationary Alternating Hesitation (Hesi) Drill is a reusable training action. Review its coaching notes and targets below.

Reusable training actionVideo demonstration26 sec

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Sourceyoutube.com/watch?v=Sa_m_6zBWoc
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Stationary Alternating Hesitation (Hesi) Drill

Perform alternating hesitation pauses, lifting eyes and chest to simulate a shot or pass threat before resuming the dribble.

Key points

  • Sell the hesitation with head, eyes, and slight torso elevation
  • Keep hand on top and side of the ball without palming
  • Alternate between right and left hands with a rhythm setup bounce

Common mistakes

Placing the palm directly underneath the ball resulting in a carry.

Sets: 1Reps: 10 repsRest: 3 secEst. duration: 26 sec
basketballhesitationball handlingVideoAuto ExtractedYouTube31 Min. Dribbling Workout | Workout #12 - Hesitation & Pullbacks (Part 1) | Pro Training Basketball

Clip: 10:55–11:21

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