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MODULE 05
FINISHING
Contact, Angles & Touch at the Rim
Score through defenders with the right angles, footwork, and touch. Layup packages, floaters, and contact finishes.
Intermediate+Rim FG%
READY TO TRAIN?
Open the FINISHING Drill Matrix
4 coach-designed drills with cues, timers, and video. First two free — the last two unlock with Pro.
FINISHING TOOL
Finish Read Trainer
Read the help — pick the right finish.
FINISH READ TRAINER
Read the help defender. Pick the right finish in 20s.
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CORRECT
Press Start
Ready
ABOUT THIS PILLAR
Why finishing wins games
ABOUT
Getting to the rim is only half the battle. Finishing is angles, footwork, and touch — the ability to score through contact with either hand from any spot in the paint.
HOW TO IMPROVE
- 01Master both feet and both hands. Restricted-area scoring lives on the off hand.
- 02Use the rim as a shield when the shot blocker sits weak side.
- 03Slow down under the rim — pace beats speed at the finish.
- 04Add a floater. A 5-foot bailout keeps rim protectors honest.
QUICK FACTS
60%+
Paint FG%
top 20% pros
And-1 rate
4–10 ft
Floater range
50%+
Off-hand goal