Finishing: low pick up stab finishes

A coach or designated player stands at the nail (free-throw line area) acting as the help defender, showing either a high hand or low hand to simulate nail help. How it Works: The offensive player starts above the nail with a live dribble. As they attack toward the nail, the coach/help defender presents either a high or low hand. The ball handler must: – Keep a low, tight dribble, – Read the hand position, and – Play over the top (if the defender’s hand is low) or underneath (if the hand is high). After clearing the nail defender, the player continues downhill to finish at the basket. Players rotate through quickly, each rep emphasizing reading the help and attacking through the gap. Focus Points: – Low, controlled dribble into the nail – Reading the help defender’s hand position – Playing over or under the help to create advantage – Staying on balance through the read and into the finish – Game-like speed and decisiveness attacking through the nail