FINISHING WORKOUTS
#1 A'ja Wilson: Finishing
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The Player:
- 2020 WNBA MVP - 1st pick in 2018 draft - 2018 WNBA Rookie of the Year - 2-time WNBA All-Star - 2017 NCAA National Champion with South Carolina - 2018 College Player of the Year - 4-time college All-American - 3-time SEC Player of the Year |
The Workout:
Mikan Drill (make 15)
Dropstep no dribble alternate blocks (make 10)
Mikan drill off two feet (make 15)
Dropstep with dribble off two feet (make 10)
Reverse Mikan from under hoop (make 10)
Mikan Drill (make 15)
Dropstep no dribble alternate blocks (make 10)
Mikan drill off two feet (make 15)
Dropstep with dribble off two feet (make 10)
Reverse Mikan from under hoop (make 10)
#2 Nneka Ogwumike: Rebounding
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The Player:
- 2016 WNBA Champion with Los Angeles Sparks - 2016 WNBA MVP - 1st overall pick in 2012 draft - 2012 WNBA Rookie of the Year - 6-time WNBA All-Star - Went to 4 straight NCAA Final Fours - 2nd all-time leading scorer at Stanford University |
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The Workout:
Throw the ball off the backboard Catch it at its highest point - jump and reach! Make 5 of each from the right and left side 1. Catch, check for good balance, and go up strong 2. Catch, check for good balance, upfake (upper body only!), and go up strong 3. Catch, rip high, power dribble to other side and finish |
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#3 Napheesa Collier: Post Moves
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The Player:
- 6th overall pick in the 2019 Draft - 2019 WNBA Rookie of the Year - 2016 National Champion with UConn - Played in four NCAA Final Fours - 5th player in UConn history to record 2,000 points and 1,000 rebounds - 3-time college All-American |
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The Workout:
Spin the ball to yourself above the block facing away from the basket - catch low and balanced! Make 5 of each move on both sides. 1. Power dribble middle then drop-step to outside and finish strong 2. Power dribble middle into baby hook shot off 2 feet 3. Up and under: pivot to middle, upfake, step through to basket and finish (don't travel!) |
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#4 Candace Parker: Reverse Pivot
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The Player:
- 2-time WNBA MVP (2008, 2013) - 2016 WNBA Champion with Los Angeles Sparks - 1st overall pick in 2008 draft - 2008 WNBA Rookie of the Year - 5-time WNBA All-Star - 2-time Olympic Gold Medalist - 2-time NCAA Champion with the University of Tennessee |
The Workout:
Spin the ball to yourself above the block facing away from the basket.
Execute a reverse pivot - step out with outside foot, pivot facing the basket to square up.
Make 5 of each move on both sides.
1. Reverse pivot, balance, shoot
2. Reverse pivot, show, and drive baseline for layup
3. Reverse pivot, show, and drive middle for jump stop layup
Spin the ball to yourself above the block facing away from the basket.
Execute a reverse pivot - step out with outside foot, pivot facing the basket to square up.
Make 5 of each move on both sides.
1. Reverse pivot, balance, shoot
2. Reverse pivot, show, and drive baseline for layup
3. Reverse pivot, show, and drive middle for jump stop layup