Basketball
Hesitation Change-of-Pace Attack
Sell a speed change to beat a defender
9 min
8 reps each direction
Intermediate
Why this drill
create separation through pace rather than extra moves.
Setup
Straight-line lane with 3 pace zones.
Instructions
- 1Attack a cone at game speed, then rock back to a near-stop hesitation.
- 2Snap back to full speed within one dribble of the hesitation.
- 3Keep the ball low during the hesitation so it can't be poked away.
- 4Finish every rep at the rim or with a pull-up.
Key feel
A real speed differential between the hesitation and the burst.
Success cue
Noticeable body/pace change without losing ball control.
Recommended reps
8 reps each direction
Progression
Add defender cues for when to burst.
Common mistake
Same-speed hesitation that doesn't actually freeze the defender.