How to Do a Shot Fake in Basketball

As a shooter, one of the best tools that you have in your arsenal is the basketball shot fake. Since you have already established yourself as a shooter the defense will go for the shot fake and the better you are able to sell it, the more defenders will go for it. Shot faking is one of the basketball fundamentals that too many players don't spend enough time working on.

By getting the defender off of their feet you can drive for a shot for yourself or find an open teammate on the drive. Also if the defender is worried about the shot fake then they may close out short leaving you open for a shot. This video will teach you how to do a shot fake and to learn how to really sell your move, as well as what to do after you shot fake someone.

Drill Name: How to Do a Shot Fake in Basketball

**Similar Drills: **How to Shoot a Basketball, 3 Minute 90 Point Basketball Shooting Drill

Drill Goal: Teach the proper mechanics of a shot fake and to be efficient on the move.

Equipment Needed: 1 basketball, basket, and a partner

**Drill Tips: ** Don't rise up on your shot fake because it makes you slower. Sell your shot fake and make it look exactly how your normal shot looks. Use your face and eyes to sell the shot fake. Don't step back after the shot fake and keep your eyes up to see the floor on the dribble. Don't dip the ball on the catch and on the pull up jump straight up and down and don't drift.

When you go to your weak hand across your body you can step into your shot right/left - left/right or you can take one step on the dribble and then go 1-2 for the pull-up.

**Drill Steps **

•  Be down ready to shoot the ball with your hands up and as the ball is coming to you step into your shot or hop into it.

• Catch the basketball, put your eyes on the rim, and bring the ball up to your forehead in a shooting motion.

• As the imaginary defender leaves his feet you are going to bring the basketball back down and push it out to your right or left past the defender. Keep your eyes up and cover ground on the dribble.

• If you are right handed you are going to extend your right foot and use your left foot as your pivot foot (if left handed do the opposite).

• You can now either pull up for a jump shot or drive to the basket for a finish.

• On the pull up jump straight up and down, hold your follow through, and stay in your shot.