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Skill Game·Starter·U14+

Finishing Package vs Help

Train finishing reads against a live rim protector.

Players
1v1 + 1 help
Court
Half court
Time
10-12 min
Equipment
Balls, Pad

Description

Run reps from both wings. Coach varies how late the help defender steps in. Driver must select layup, floater, eurostep, or kick-out based on the read.

The constraint

Driver starts at the wing, on-ball defender behind. Help defender steps in late from the weak side.

CLA principle

Finish selection is a perception problem — height, angle, and arrival time of the help.

Coaching points

  • Eyes up — the help tells you the finish.
  • Inside-hand finishes when help arrives high.

Common mistakes

  • Pre-deciding the finish before the read.