Finish Through Traffic
Drive between two pads held by coaches or partners on either side of the lane, absorbing contact from both sides while still elevating for the finish.
Finishing
- Duration
- 10 min
- Intensity
- High
- Ages
- Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, hoop
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Coaching focus: Finishing at the Rim
Finishing drills train footwork, touch, and body control through contact near the basket. Reps with both hands and both feet build the habit of finishing strong regardless of angle.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- How do you run the Finish Through Traffic drill?
- Drive between two pads held by coaches or partners on either side of the lane, absorbing contact from both sides while still elevating for the finish. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and hoop.
- What age group is the Finish Through Traffic drill for?
- Finish Through Traffic works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
- How long should the Finish Through Traffic run?
- Run Finish Through Traffic for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
- What equipment do I need for Finish Through Traffic?
- You'll need: ball, hoop.
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Coaching Finish Through Traffic?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Finish Through Traffic into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
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