Jerry Mac Fund

Level: Junior High, High School, College, Pro
Shot Location: Tamalpais High School, Marin County, California
Instructor: Tom Poser
Notes: This drill is designed to teach all players how to cover more ground by using only one dribble, primarily in the post.  Most kids have only been taught the drop step, which allows you to make aggressive moves towards the basket.  The hop step on the other hand allows you to essentially jump, or hop, as far as you can across the key.  This use of efficient movement and momentum will not only create open spaces for players to score, it will also force defenders to get out of sensible defensive stances and run to spots on the floor instead of sliding to those spots.  By forcing defenders into bad defensive positions, you are giving yourself an opportunity for secondary moves, while also demanding double teams, which opens up your teammates for scoring opportunities.

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