Cone Combo Attack

Skill drill

String combination moves together attacking a cone like a live defender, then finish.

8 min any Half court · dual
Ball-handlingFootworkU12U14U16
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OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

A cone at the wing or top; players line up to attack it.

Steps

  1. 1Attack the cone at game speed.
  2. 2Combo move at the cone: hesitation into a crossover, or cross into between-the-legs.
  3. 3Explode past into two hard dribbles.
  4. 4Finish with a layup, floater or pull-up.

Coaching points

  • Sell the setup move before the counter.
  • Change speed — slow, then explosive.
  • Keep the ball tight and low through the combo.

Why kids love it

Bridges stationary handles to real attacking — combining moves is what beats set defenders.

Variations

Harder

Add a live, token defender at the cone.