Stand about 2 meters from the basket.
Toss the ball up to the rim to simulate a shot.
Jump and rebound the ball.
Shoot using a jump hook. Do this drill 10 times.
The next 10 cab be tipped in or rebound out of the net and use a power move.
Ensure the toss hits the rim and not the backboard to accurately simulate a shot.
Each time get good rebounding position, knees bent, back bent, elbows up, hands open and palms down.
Chin the ball every time and your elbows are up.
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