Hesitation Dribble
Basketball drill explained with court animation.
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How it works
Hesitation Dribble: Dribble toward a cone at the 3-point line. At the cone, pause upright for 1 second — ball stays live. If defender bites, explode past. If not, reset and repeat.
- Dribble toward a cone at the 3-point line. At the cone, pause upright for 1 second — ball stays live.
- If defender bites, explode past. If not, reset and repeat.
- Drill version: full-court dribble, hesitate at every hash mark, then explode to rim.
- Add a pull-up jumper or layup finish after the final hesitation.
Coaching tips
Stand tall on the hesitation — upright posture sells the "I stopped" look. Keep your eyes up.
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