Pull-Up Jumper

Setup

Player starts at the top of the key with a ball.

Steps

1. 1Attack with one or two hard dribbles toward the elbow.
2. 2Gather on a one-two or jump stop.
3. 3Rise straight up and shoot on balance.
4. 4Hold the follow-through, then rebound.

Coaching points

• Get your feet set on the gather.
• Rise straight up, not drifting forward.
• Same follow-through as a set shot.

Why kids love it

Being able to stop and shoot makes older kids much harder to guard — a real 'level-up' skill.

Variations