Finishing: two-ball handle, pass & complex finish drill

This is a three-player drill. One ball handler starts at the free-throw line, dribbling one basketball back and forth from elbow to elbow. One defender stands between the elbows and begins with a second basketball. One offensive player starts underneath the basket. How it Works: The ball handler dribbles laterally between the elbows with a live dribble. At any moment, the defender throws their basketball to the ball handler, who must now control two balls. As the second ball is thrown, the offensive player under the basket relocates to either the left or right block. The ball handler must pass one of the two balls to that player without allowing the defender to steal or deflect the pass. The defender cannot see the relocating player under the rim. Once the pass is completed, the defender must touch the ball that the block player just caught. As soon as the defender touches that ball, the original ball handler attacks the basket with their remaining ball. The offensive player on the block then throws the ball back to the attacking player for a contested layup, while the defender recovers to contest the finish. The finisher must score without traveling or double-dribbling while managing the chaos of the exchange. Scoring: Made basket = +1 offense Defensive steal or deflection = +1 defense After each rep, players rotate roles. Focus Points: Two-ball coordination and control Passing accuracy under pressure Reading blind defenders Timing on give-and-go actions Finishing through chaos and contact Defensive anticipation and recovery