Basketball
Straddle-Stop Pro-Hop Finish
Paint balance
6 min
3 x 6 makes each side
Beginner
Why this drill
gather on a wide two-foot landing in the paint to absorb contact and finish square.
Setup
Two cones simulate help defenders digging from the slots.
How to perform it
- 1Drive into the seam between the cones.
- 2Hop onto two feet wider than shoulders with chin over toes and ball locked under the chin.
- 3Rise through balance or use a pump fake, then finish.
Key feel
Wide landing, ball locked in.
Success cue
Both feet land together, ball stays at chest level or higher, and the finish is balanced.
Recommended reps
3 x 6 makes each side
Progression
Add pad contact on the landing.