Unit 01 · Course 01
Ball Reception to Beat the Defender
Master Catch-and-face mechanics through 15 progressive modules — from fundamentals and drills to NBA film study and game-ready decisions.
All 15 Modules
Full module-by-module breakdown of this course
Introduction
Why Your Catch Determines Everything
Fundamentals
The Catch-and-Face Fundamentals
Footwork
Footwork on the Catch — Stride Stop vs. Jump Stop
Ball Handling
Hand Positioning for a Game-Ready Reception
Reading the Defense
Reading the Defender Before You Catch
Drill 1
Drill: Catch and Face Solo Repetitions
Drill 2
Drill: Catch and Face with Passive Defender
Drill 3
Drill: Live Catch and React — Defender Closes
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes in Ball Reception
Game Situations
Game Situations — When and Where to Apply This
NBA Reference
NBA Reference — How Elite Guards Receive the Ball
Progression
Progression — From Reception to First Move
Advanced Variation
Advanced: Catching Under Full Defensive Pressure
Decision Making
Decision — Catch to Attack vs. Catch to Reset
Review & Assessment
Review — Ball Reception Mastery Checklist
All Courses in Perimeter Attack Skills
12 courses · 180 total modules
Ball Reception to Beat the Defender
Reading Closeouts — When the Defender Closes Hard
Creating Separation — When the Defender Holds Position
Change of Speed — Explode After the Defender Hesitates
Attack Timing — Stop Attacking Too Early
Rhythm Control — Slow Down to Beat Your Defender
Reading the Defender\
Attacking the Defender\
Baseline Attack — 1v1 Near the Sideline
Shot or Pass? — 1v1 Decision Making
Counter Moves — Using the Defender\
The Complete 1v1 Decision Flow
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