Drill

Setup

Shoot from comfortable range with a marked landing area.

Instructions

1. 1Shoot off a curl or step-back move, not a stationary catch.
2. 2Freeze on landing and check that you land in the same footprint you jumped from.
3. 3Flag any drift forward, sideways, or fadeaway on the landing.
4. 4Repeat until five straight reps land balanced under control.

Key feel

Vertical, controlled landing directly under the shot.

Success cue

Landing location and torso control become consistent.

Recommended reps

5 sets of 6 off movement

Progression

Add movement and game-speed catches.

Common mistake

Drifting or fading away on the jump, which pulls the shot off-line.