One of the most difficult plays for most young kids to make is the pull up jumper.  It becomes a problem because kids struggle to be able to stop and go straight up with a shot which is crucial to the pull up jumper. 

Here’s a drill that you can use to help players get better in this area:

Form lines of players at midcourt each will a ball.  Players dribble at a controlled speed to about 10-15 feet away where they take a jump stop and go straight up with a shot.  Players rebound their own shot and throw the ball to the line they came from.  Make sure that players are dribbling with each hand so they can learn to shoot off a pull up dribble with either hand when necessary. 

Make it competetive by seeing which team can make 10 baskets the quickest.  Focus on the footwork of the play by not allowing travels.  This is difficult for most young players to get so go slowly enough that they understand the purpose of the drill and that they are coordinated enough to accomplish it. 

focus:  on the jump stop, going straight up on the shot, being able to use both hands.

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