- X2 passes ball to X1 leading outside from the middle - Controlled 3D eliminations on the baseline. NO POP DODGES. - 3rd 3D skill is on the diagonal backwards toward the stroke mark to give yourself an angle to shoot back post - OR instead of 3rd 3D skill, X2 can lead to stroke after passing the ball and X1 can pass to X2 for a shot
- No pop dodges - Controlled 3D skills without stopping feet - Shooting to back post after you create space away from the baseline
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
in more ways than one
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