The Six Levels of Scoring

Same Foot Same Hand Film

Same foot same hand finishing film, allows you to get the ball out faster before the help side defender can step up.

*Key: full extension at the elbow*

Same Foot Same Hand Drill

Finish #1: Push Cross (10) Makes alternating

– Shoulders facing the midline, float the ball outside of the frame and get into a push cross.

Finish #2: Split Thru (10) Makes alternating sides

– Shoulders facing the midline, ball starts inside of the frame and down into a split thru.

Veer Finish Film

Veer finish allows your to shield the ball from the defender. Step into the defender or into their path.

*Key – stepping 1-2. First step into the body, second step away with an extension finish.*

Veer Finish Drill

Veer Finish Drill (10) makes alternating

– Start at the elbow.

– Bounce the dribble out elbow to elbow (2 dribbles) finishing into a split

– One dribble downhill, step right into the defender’s frame and finish left-right

Power Finish Film

Power finish is when you skip on inside foot landing on the outside foot initiating contact with the defender for better balance and control to shield the ball.

Key elements of a Power Finish include:

• Creating Contact: Creating contact rather than drifting, reducing the chance of being knocked off balance.

• Shielding the ball: Using the body or off-hand to protect against shot blockers.

**Finishing off two feet can also help players gain more balance, control and stability.**

Power Finish Drill: Skip to Inside Hand Finishes

Power Finish Drill: Skips to Inside Hand Finish (10) makes alternating

Step 1

– Start at the block

– Dribble up to the elbow

– Hip Swivel

– Attack downhill

Step 2

– Attack the midline

– Skip off inside foot (skip step)

– Land outside foot then inside foot

– Finish with inside hand

Power Finish Drill: Pro Hop

Power Finish Drill: Behind the Back Into Pro Hop (8) makes alternating

Step 1: BTB into Pro Hop

– Start at the block

– One dribble with outside hand

– Behind the back

– Pull off inside foot (pro hop)

Step 2: Extension Finish

– Land with an outside/inside footwork

– Extend the ball away

– Finish with outside hand on opposite side of the rim

**Drill progression: block, 1st hash, 2nd hash, elbow**

Baseline Dribble Thru Film

Baseline dribble thru is when the ball handler keeps their dribble alive on the baseline until there is a better opportunity to either pass or score.

Baseline Dribble Thru Drill

Baseline Dribble Thru: Same foot same hand (8) makes alternating

– Start on the wing

– Two dribbles four steps going under the block

– Finishing on the opposite side with the same foot same hand

Level 2: One Foot Floaters

One Foot Floaters (8) makes alternating

– Start at the elbow

– Get into a thru

– Step with an inside outside footwork and bring the ball across your frame to get the ball out quick with an open palm

– Square shoulders and shoot floater with an open palm

**Key – you can also use this to pass out after getting a paint touch**

Level 2: Two Foot Floaters

Two Foot Floaters (8) makes alternating