Learn How To Score With Only 2 Dribbles | Full Mid Range Masterclass is a curated single-session routine with 15 actions, designed to make repeatable training easier to follow.
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Warmup shooting drill focusing on perfect form from three different spots close to the basket. - Keep the elbow tucked under the ball - Hold the follow-through until the ball hits the rim - Shoot from 3 spots (left, middle, right) close to the hoop Common mistakes: Dropping the guide hand too early or failing to hold the release.
Step back shooting drill starting from the elbow down to the block. - Start at the elbow - Take 2 hard dribbles down towards the block - Step back quickly to create separation and pull up for the shot Common mistakes: Losing balance during the step back or rushing the shot release.
Perform both ways to complete 4 makes on each side. - Start at the block, take 2 dribbles up to the elbow. - Pull up quickly into a balanced shooting stance. - Maintain high release and follow through. Common mistakes: Drifting forward during the pull-up jumper instead of jumping straight up.
High sweep from the elbow, attack the middle, spin off, and shoot. Goal is 4 makes both ways. - Start at the elbow with a high sweep to protect the ball. - Attack the middle of the paint aggressively. - Execute a quick spin-off move to create separation before shooting. Common mistakes: Losing control of the ball during the spin or failing to establish a solid pivot foot.
Pound dribble, 1 dribble to the opposite elbow, pump fake, and shoot. Goal is 4 makes both ways. - Start with a strong pound dribble to establish rhythm. - Take one hard, aggressive dribble toward the opposite elbow. - Sell the pump fake with your eyes and shoulders to freeze the defender. - Rise up smoothly for the jump shot once the defender reacts. Common mistakes: Rushing the shot after the pump fake without establishing a solid base.
Pound dribble, 1 dribble, pump fake, low sweep, and shoot. Goal is 4 makes both ways. - Perform a strong pound dribble followed by one drive dribble. - Show a convincing pump fake to get the defender in the air. - Sweep the ball low and quick to drive past the recovering defender. Common mistakes: Sweeping the ball too high, exposing it to the defender's reach.
Complete 4 makes going both ways. - Pound the ball hard. - Take one decisive dribble. - Pull up quickly into a balanced jump shot. Common mistakes: Losing balance during the pull-up transition.
Complete 4 makes going both ways. - Execute a sharp in-and-out dribble move. - Take one hard dribble to create separation. - Rise up smoothly for a pull-up jumper. Common mistakes: Incomplete in-and-out motion failing to shift the defender.
Pound + 1 Dribble Baseline Pull Up drill aiming for 3 makes. - Start along the baseline. - Execute a pound dribble followed by one escape dribble. - Pull up for a baseline jumper. Common mistakes: Stepping out of bounds on the baseline drive.
Face Up + Low Sweep Baseline + Pound Step Back drill aiming for 3 makes. - Face up to the basket. - Perform a low sweep baseline drive. - Pound the ball and step back to create separation for the shot. Common mistakes: Not sweeping low enough, allowing the defender to disrupt the ball.
Front pivot, pound dribble, plus one dribble baseline pull-up on the right side. Target is 3 makes. - Establish a clean pivot foot before the drive. - Drive hard baseline before pulling up for the shot. Common mistakes: Traveling on the front pivot before putting the ball down.
In & out dribble followed by one dribble pull-up going to the middle on the right side. Target is 3 makes. - Sell the in & out move with your head and shoulders. - Pull up cleanly in the middle of the floor with good elevation. Common mistakes: Carrying the ball during the in & out dribble.
Pound dribble followed by one dribble to a baseline pull-up jumper on the left side. Target is 3 makes. - Keep the pound dribble hard and low. - Explode into the pull-up with balanced footwork. Common mistakes: Losing balance or drifting too far baseline during the shot.
Face up, low sweep baseline, followed by a pound step-back jumper on the left side. Target is 3 makes. - Sweep the ball low and quick to sell the drive. - Create separation with a strong step-back push. Common mistakes: Failing to create enough separation on the step-back.
Shoot free throws with the goal of making 10 in a row. - Establish and stick to a consistent pre-shot routine. - Focus on a high release point and a complete follow-through. - Keep your legs involved to maintain consistent power on every shot. Common mistakes: Rushing the shot sequence without completing the pre-shot routine.