Drill

Drills

Basketball

Pad-Contact Finish

Ball protection

8 min
3 x 5 each side
Intermediate

Why this drill

maintain finishing mechanics through realistic contact.

Setup

Partner uses a light pad with controlled contact.

How to perform it

  1. 1Attack and finish while absorbing safe contact to torso/shoulder area.

Key feel

Take the hit without losing your line.

Success cue

Ball stays protected and athlete lands under control.

Recommended reps

3 x 5 each side

Progression

Progress from light to game-like guided contact.