Theme: “Survive and Advance.”

Each drill = one playoff round. Inspired by players and systems from the top 8 teams.

Includes Intermediate and Advanced versions.

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🔵 0:00–10:00 | Ball Handling – “The Jalen Brunson Breakdown” (Knicks)

Crafty, methodical, footwork-driven, and elite at creating space without elite speed.

Intermediate:

• Footwork Series (30 sec each):
  • Pound → Cross
  • Snatch → Retreat
  • Cross → In & Out
  • Spin → Reset
• Cone Attack Drill:
  • 4 cones → shift pace + change direction
  • Finish with floater or pull-up

Advanced:

• Brunson Craft Gauntlet:
  • Hesitate → Inside-out → Snatch → Pull-up
  • Drag dribble → Stop → Pivot finish
  • 3 reps per combo
• ISO Series:
  • Simulate isolation at elbow
  • Must score with combo in 3 dribbles or less
  • 5 makes total

🎯 Patience + footwork + counters = Brunson brilliance.

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🔴 10:00–20:00 | Finishing – “The Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Touch” (Thunder)

Smooth, slow-to-fast finisher who uses footwork, angles, and hesitation to destroy defenders.

Intermediate:

• Hesitation Finishes:
  • Self-toss to wing → slow step → finish
  • 5 reps per side
• Floater Variations:
  • Standard, off-foot, wrong-hand
  • 5 makes each

Advanced:

• SGA Paint Package:
  • Euro step
  • Stop-pivot → up & under
  • Inside-hand reverses
  • Step-through floater
  • 3 makes each
• Contact Control Drill:
  • Simulate bump → balance → finish
  • 5 reps each side

🎯 Manipulate defenders and finish with craft, not force.

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🟣 20:00–35:00 | Shooting – “The Steph Curry Off-Ball Circuit” (Warriors)

Movement, balance, and stamina — shoot while fatigued and on the move.

Intermediate:

• Catch & Shoot 5-Spot:
  • 5 makes per spot midrange
  • 3 makes per spot from 3
• Relocation Series:
  • Corner → wing relocation → catch & shoot
  • 5 makes per side

Advanced:

• Curry Conditioning Drill:
  • Start under hoop → sprint out to spot
  • Catch on the move → 3-point shot
  • 3 makes from each of 5 spots
• Sprint to 3:
  • Sprint from halfcourt → catch & shoot 3
  • 5 reps — track makes

🎯 Focus on balance, breathing, and quick setups like Steph.

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🟠 35:00–45:00 | Game Creation – “The Anthony Edwards Attack” (Timberwolves)

Power, confidence, explosiveness — Ant makes big plays in big moments.

Intermediate:

• Rip & Go Drill:
  • Wing spin pass → rip → 2-dribble attack
  • Finish with layup or power stop jumper
  • 5 reps each side
• 1-Dribble Pull-Up:
  • Top & wing spots
  • 5 makes each

Advanced:

• Ant Isolation Series:
  • Crossover → Euro → Finish
  • Hesi → Burst → Dunk/Layup
  • Stepback 3
  • 2 makes of each
• Midrange Challenge:
  • 5 makes in 90 seconds from elbow & wing pull-ups

🎯 Confidence + explosion — go downhill like Ant.

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🟢 45:00–55:00 | Mental Read & React – “The Nikola Jokić Decision Drill” (Nuggets)

Elite processing speed, footwork, and versatility — you’re a playmaker, not just a scorer.

Intermediate:

• Triple Threat Reads:
  • Spin pass → jab → shoot / drive / floater
  • 3 makes each option
• Elbow Actions:
  • Catch at high post → pivot & react
  • Shot, up-fake + drive, or jab + jumper

Advanced:

• Jokić Post ISO Drill:
  • Catch on block
  • Drop step, face-up jumper, up & under
  • 2 makes per move
• Short Clock Creator:
  • Simulate 5-sec clock
  • Combo → pull-up or floater
  • 5 reps – make 3+

🎯 Be calm, creative, and deliberate — Jokić never rushes.

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🟡 55:00–60:00 | Finisher – “The Celtics Closer Challenge” (Team Execution)

Boston’s strength? Depth, balance, and execution under pressure.

Intermediate:

• 6-Shot Finisher:
  • 1 layup
  • 1 floater
  • 1 elbow jumper
  • 1 wing 3
  • 1 corner 3
  • 1 free throw
  • Must finish in under 3 minutes

Advanced:

• “Finals MVP” Challenge:
  • 5 spots around arc
  • Make 2 in a row before moving on
  • Free throw = seal the game
  • Time cap: 4 minutes

🎯 Can you close out like Tatum, White, or Holiday under pressure?

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🏆 Bonus Bracket Challenge (Optional):

Make 1 of each:

• Brunson pull-up
• Shai floater
• Curry sprint 3
• Ant dunk or stepback
• Jokić elbow jumper
• Celtics game-winning free throw

🥇 Go 6-for-6 = Win the NBA Title