🏀 3 Moves Off The Dribble Drive Into Mid-Range Jumpshot | Youth Basketball Development

As a coach focused on developing youth and beginner basketball players, there are moments that make every challenge feel small — moments where you see real growth in a young player you’ve worked with for years.

I’ve been training this young man on and off since he was in 1st grade. Back then, he’d look at the “big Black man with the deep voice” with wide eyes — a little nervous, but always willing to try exactly what I showed him. That effort, that willingness to learn, is what laid the foundation for everything he’s becoming.

Now, years later, we can have conversations during training and about the game. He asks questions. He gives feedback. He's thinking the game. That transformation didn’t happen by accident — it came from consistency, patience, and always being willing to show up and learn.

And credit to his Dad — he’s done the real work behind the scenes.

After watching him unveil his mid-range jumper at the championship game - see highlight link in the comments. I just wanted to add a few new tools to his toolbox:

Punch Dribble Step Back

Step-Out

Step-Back

We broke each move down so he and his Dad can rep it out, build confidence, and gain the fluidity needed to use it in real games.

🧠 A Message to Young Players & Parents

To be great at basketball — or anything — you must continue learning and developing.
The moment you stop, your growth stops… and others will pass you.

The good-to-great NBA players never stop improving. They have trainers, nutritionists, massage therapists, recovery tools, yoga instructors, and more. They are constantly working on their mind, body, and skill set.

Parents if your child is struggling with confidence or skills, get them the support they need. Development takes time, but the results are priceless.

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