Timeline Drills/ 5. Stepbacks - FastModel Sports

Published 10/30/2012 by Tom Kelsey Favorite Email Print Embed

About This Play/Drill

Time line drill series. Players begin at timeline with the basketball and make pass to coach or manager above three point line.

Work on passing skills with crisp passes.

Footwork emphasis with players getting to spots quickly with as few steps as possible.

Try to get off shots going at game speed.

Plant foot closest to the defender. Use dribble with opposite hand. Push off plant foot to get separation
As you push off the plant foot you can add to the move by leaning into the defense with your upper body.
From the FT area. Dribble in with left hand, push off with right foot. Plant foot allows you to push back to the right or left. If dribbling in with right hand use left foot as plant foot.
Get the defender on its heels and allows the player with the ball to have more separation.