Footwork · U13 drill · ages 11–13
Short Step Long Step Off the Catch
One short step to square, one long step to go. That is the whole move.
AgesU13+
Players2–10
Time6 min
Spacehalf court
Equipmentball
Levelbeginner

Setup
A passer stands at the top with the ball; the player starts on the wing outside the arc.
How it runs
- Catch the pass on a jump stop with both feet landing together.
- Take a short step to square up into a triple-threat stance.
- Explode past with one long step in whichever direction was opened.
- Finish at the rim, then repeat on the other side.
Coaching point
The jump stop leaves both feet available, so either one can pivot.
In the U13 Drill Book, page 23
The full drill
- 3 more coaching points
- 3 common mistakes and how to fix them
- 3 progressions to make it harder
- a way to make it competitive
Plus 119 more drills for ages 11–13, one per page, with court diagrams.
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