1 offensive player and 1 defensive player.
The offensive player will dribble through the cones, once the player has reached the last cone the player will dribble towards the basket and shoot a jump shot.
You want players to stay low in their stance, keeping thir head in line with the defensive player's waist.
Keep watching for technique and that players are not bringing their feet together.
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