3 Keys to Attacking the Defense Off the Dribble

1.Get Low & Stay Low

• Shoulders need to be lower that your defense's shoulders



• Rub your shoulder off the defender's hip. This keeps you strong and balanced

2. Attack the Ankles

• Beat them with your feet



• Get your opposite foot pass your defenders opposite foot

3. Push the Ball Forward

• The ball should be pushed ahead of your feet and explode towards the rim

Drill that can be used:

Shoulder-to-Hip Drill -Offense receives a pass on the wing at the 3 pt line with defense standing directly in front of them. Defense extends arms and offense must get low enough to go under their arms, making sure their shoulder rubs the defense's hip. Finish w/ layup.