Step-Back Jumper

Setup

Player attacks toward the basket, then creates space.

Steps

1. 1Attack hard to make the defender retreat.
2. 2Plant and push off into a step-back, gathering the ball.
3. 3Land balanced with your feet set behind you.
4. 4Rise straight up and shoot with normal form.

Coaching points

• Sell the drive first — get the defender moving.
• Push off hard to create real space.
• Land balanced — no fading, shoot straight up.

Why kids love it

A modern separation move older players want badly — taught with control so the form holds up.

Variations