Jump Stop Drill
Teach the two-foot jump stop — the foundation of catching on the move.
- Duration
- 6 min
- Steps
- 4
- Equipment
- 1 item
- Difficulty
- Beginner
How to run it
- 1
Dribble forward at a jog.
- 2
On 'stop,' hop and land on both feet at the same time, knees bent.
- 3
Freeze in a balanced stance for 2 seconds.
- 4
Repeat 15 times down the floor.
Coaching points
- Both feet land together — no staggered step.
- Land soft and low, ready to pivot or pass.
- Don't let momentum carry you forward.
Equipment
- Basketball
Why it works
The jump stop is the legal, balanced way to catch on the move. The nugget: in a game, catching on the run and stopping is constant — and a staggered stop leads to travels and out-of-control finishes. The two-foot jump stop lets a player catch, get balanced, and then pass, shoot, or pivot from a strong base. It's the foundation of every controlled finish and every legal post move.
Jump Stop Drill
Purpose: Teach the two-foot jump stop — the foundation of catching on the move.
▶How to run it
- 1Dribble forward at a jog.
- 2On 'stop,' hop and land on both feet at the same time, knees bent.
- 3Freeze in a balanced stance for 2 seconds.
- 4Repeat 15 times down the floor.
✓Coaching points
- ✓Both feet land together — no staggered step.
- ✓Land soft and low, ready to pivot or pass.
- ✓Don't let momentum carry you forward.
▢Equipment
★Why it works
The jump stop is the legal, balanced way to catch on the move. The nugget: in a game, catching on the run and stopping is constant — and a staggered stop leads to travels and out-of-control finishes. The two-foot jump stop lets a player catch, get balanced, and then pass, shoot, or pivot from a strong base. It's the foundation of every controlled finish and every legal post move.