Players will take 3 dribbles towards the 3 point line.
After the 3 dribbles players will do a spin dribble so that they face the middle of the court.
They will take 2 dribbles towards the middle of the court.
After taking 2 dribbles the player will change direction again to lead them into a jump shot.
After the player shoots they will get their rebound and join the back of the line.
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