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Mikan Drill

Drill Purpose:

This is a great drill to work on shooting close to the basket. It's a great warm up drill to start every shooting workout with. Rebounding and quick feet also play a role in this drill.

Instructions

  1. Stand to one side of the basket slightly inside of the block facing the baseline. Jump and power the ball up for a lay up. Make sure to use the backboard.

  2. Soon as you land, jump back up and rebound the ball out of the net. Try to rebound the ball as high as possible. When you grab the ball, keep it above your head.

    Your jump should transition you to the other side of the hoop. If you shoot on the right side, your jump should take you to the left side.

  

  1. Continue the process side to side working on your left and right hands.

  2. Continue this pattern back and forth for a set number of repetitions.
   


Points of Emphasis

  • Explode towards the basket on every jump.

  • Get the ball up and off the glass. Aim for the top corner of the square.

Variations:
  • Reverse Mikan - Mikan back and forth with your back to the baseline instead of facing the baseline.

  • One Leg - Jump off one leg back and forth. You can do this with Mikan and Reverse Mikan.

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Emma Bug doodle says:
2/6/2009 at 5:19:11 PM

this is good but don't understand it ddduuudddeee

musa says:
5/2/2009 at 8:20:02 AM

i know the mikan drill my fellow player taught me but i never knew about reverse mikan,i found it very essential,thank you guys,am starting to practice it this evening

Phil says:
10/21/2009 at 5:56:21 PM

Probably the best drill for a "true" post player....when you mix in the reverse portion. I teach my kids going off one leg so they also work on their coordination. Master this and it will help with the post player's moves inside!

Mukesh modgil says:
11/3/2009 at 12:19:49 AM

Probably the best drill for a "true" post player....when you mix in the reverse portion. I teach my kids going off one leg so they also work on their coordination. Master this and it will help with the post player's moves inside!
ITS VERY HELPFULL FOR THOSE PLAYER WHO R NOT HAVING ANY COACH

coach rates says:
3/21/2012 at 3:58:20 PM

great drill for layups and footwork..:)

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