Summary
Highlights
Coach Marcus Hodges emphasizes the importance of mastering the pull-up jumper, highlighting elite players like Kevin Durant, Steph Curry, and Bradley Beal as examples of shooting efficiency off the dribble.
Focusing on footwork and balance with inside-out dribbles. Players learn to stop quickly, keeping their hips low, and ensuring the ball pickup matches the foot hitting the floor for a fluid shot.
A drill that uses one-hand freestyle dribbling to improve ball handling and comfort in awkward shooting positions, forcing the player to quickly transition into a set shot upon command.
Advice on adjusting your shot set point to shoot over taller defenders, emphasizing the importance of practicing in uncomfortable scenarios to ensure shot release under pressure.
A reactionary drill involving voice commands where players must perform crossovers, between-the-legs, or behind-the-back dribbles into a jump shot, mimicking real game decision-making.
The final segment covers hand speed training through voice-led drills. Coach stresses practicing everything at game speed—from 10 to 22 feet—to build the consistency needed for high-quality shooting.