Unit 01 · Course 04
Change of Speed — Explode After the Defender Hesitates
Master Gear-change dribble and first step 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 Speed Variation Is the Most Underused Tool
Fundamentals
Fundamentals of the Gear-Change Dribble
Footwork
Footwork — The Explosive First Step
Ball Handling
Ball Handling — Hesitation Dribble Mechanics
Reading the Defense
Reading the Moment the Defender Hesitates
Drill 1
Drill: Hesitation Dribble in Place
Drill 2
Drill: Hesitation Into Drive vs. Cone/Passive Defender
Drill 3
Drill: Live 1v1 Hesitation Attack
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes with the Hesitation Move
Game Situations
Game Situations — Using the Gear Change in Real Scenarios
NBA Reference
NBA Reference — Kyrie Irving, James Harden on Speed Changes
Progression
Progression — Speed Change Into Finishing Moves
Advanced Variation
Advanced: Double Hesitation and Direction Change
Decision Making
Decision — Hesitation vs. Crossover vs. Straight Drive
Review & Assessment
Review — Change of Speed 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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