Jab Step Series

Skill drill

Use a jab step from triple threat to freeze the defender and create space.

6 min any Half court · dual
FootworkBall-handlingU10U12U14
OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Player catches on the wing in triple threat.

Steps

  1. 1Jab hard at the defender's front foot.
  2. 2Read the reaction: if they retreat, rise and shoot.
  3. 3If they bite, drive past them.
  4. 4Reset and repeat on both sides.

Coaching points

  • Sell the jab — low and sharp.
  • Keep your balance, pivot foot planted.
  • Read the defender, then decide.

Why kids love it

A simple move that makes young players dangerous facing up — and it's legal footwork they can trust.

Variations

Harder

Add a live defender reacting to the jab.