Player 1 passes the ball to player 2 and makes a V cut run, running towards the elbow of the free throw line before cutting in to meet the pass.
When player one receives the pass from they shoot from where they caught the ball.
If they miss they may follow up with a rebound before playing an outlet pass to player 2 who then passes the ball back into the line of players before joining the back of the queue.
Player 1 now takes player 2's role and the dril continues.
When the players receive the final pass first use the stride stop and then the jump stop.
After 5-10 minutes repeat this drill on the opposite side.
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