Kobe Bryant's Signature Move Tutorial

Face-up scoring action that starts from the catch and uses the drive threat to set up a jab step and elevate into a shot. - Catch and turn to face, then read where the defender is. - Keep the ball in the shooting pocket instead of a typical triple threat position when the defender's hands are high. - Jab to back the defender up, then attack on the next jab when he is off rhythm. - Elevate straight from the jab without bringing the foot back to keep the defender off balance. - Repeat the shot over and over to become comfortable and strong.

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.

Using the backboard as the target and building comfort with bank shots around the basket. - Feel where the defense is first, then choose the appropriate fade direction. - Keep your eyes on the backboard target instead of watching the flight of the ball. - Practice under the basket spinning the ball off the glass with both right and left hands. - Try different bank shots to become comfortable with the backboard. Common mistakes: Watching the flight of the ball instead of focusing on the backboard target.

Footwork principles for the fadeaway, emphasizing varied rhythm and fade direction based on the defender's position. - Mix up the rhythm and tempo of your footwork so defenders cannot sit on your moves. - Change your fade direction based on where the defender is guarding you. - If the defender is on your left side, do not fade straight back into his contest. - Practice fading straight back, fading to the side, and something in between. - Use your legs and repetition to build a consistent fadeaway rhythm. Common mistakes: Using the same footwork with the same rhythm and tempo; defenders get used to it and sit on your moves.

Mid-range pull-up jump shot that uses the drive and perimeter shooting threats to keep the defender guessing. - Use the perimeter shot and drive threat to set up the mid-range pull-up. - Dip short and go hard on the drive into the pull-up. - Stop on the correct leg and use the other leg as the control leg to stay balanced. - Elevate straight up and finish over the top of the defender. - Take the defender to one spot, then raise up and shoot over him. Common mistakes: Making a weak, drifting pull-up that is not a threat; using the wrong leg as the control and ending up off balance.

Skill-based move to attack aggressive shot-blockers: show the ball, draw the block attempt, then step through or pivot around the defender. - Drive at an overactive shot-blocker and show the ball so he leaves his feet. - If the pump fake creates space, step directly through. - Against physical defenders who stay on your body, use a left pivot and pirouette around for space. - Once free, finish, float the ball over the help defender, or pass to an open teammate. Common mistakes: Trying to step straight through a physical defender who stays on your body, which can draw an offensive foul.

Demonstrates attacking a defender from triple threat after making shots. Uses a semi-fake to get the defender leaning, attacks the closeout gap, and finishes through contact using rim protection for a three-point play. - Hold triple threat position so the defender must respect the jump shot. - Stay patient and read the weak-side help, attacking when the big is late. - Bait the defender with a semi-fake and wing to get him leaning. - Attack on an angle and dip toward the rim after beating the first defender. - Use the rim for protection to finish on the opposite side and draw a foul for a three-point play.

Demonstrates using a V-cut to create space, catching and squaring up immediately, then using a jab step to read the defender before deciding to attack the basket or shoot. - Use a V-cut to bring the defender up, get your spot, and create space. - Catch and square up right away to establish cushion and separation. - Read the court behind the defender because he cannot see his own help. - Jab step to see if the defender makes a mistake. - Attack the basket if the defender opens up with no help behind him, or raise up and shoot if help is behind.