Unit 01 · Course 03
Creating Separation — When the Defender Holds Position
Master Jab steps and hesitation moves 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
Understanding Why Defenders Hold Position
Fundamentals
Fundamentals of Creating Separation Off the Dribble
Footwork
Footwork — Jab Steps and Hesitation Steps
Ball Handling
Ball Handling — Live Dribble for Separation
Reading the Defense
Reading a Patient Defender's Weight and Balance
Drill 1
Drill: Jab Step Isolation
Drill 2
Drill: Hesitation Into Drive vs. Passive Defender
Drill 3
Drill: Live 1v1 — Create Your Own Shot
Common Mistakes
Common Mistakes When Facing a Stationary Defender
Game Situations
Game Situations — Using Screens When Defender Won't Move
NBA Reference
NBA Reference — How Guards Create Space Against Elite Defenders
Progression
Progression — From Separation to Scoring
Advanced Variation
Advanced: Step-Back or Spin When Defender Won't Bite
Decision Making
Decision — Attack vs. Use Screen vs. Reset
Review & Assessment
Review — Creating Separation 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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