5 Spots
8 Makes Each Spot

Make 2 of each movement both ways 

1. Step In
2. Step Back
3. Side Step
4. Foot Replacement 

5 Spots
Corner, wing, top, wing, corner

4 Sets of Footwork:
40 Make Shooting Workout.

Start at the foul line and try to get to half court in less then 10 attempts. 

Every made shot take 1 step back. 

Do not cheat!

Split thru shooting challenge ‼️

200 make workout focusing on shooting off of 1-2 footwork and foot replacement footwork.

200 Make 1-2 X Foot Replacement Shooting Workout

This is a full handle workout that WILL MAKE YOU A SHIFTIER player. 

We recommend doing 10 reps of each movement. 

12 Part Series

Hesitation Full Workout

This workout focuses on different shooting actions needed while coming off a sideline ball screen.

Side Pick and Roll Shooting Workout

In this live segment you’ll find the following moves.. 

ISO moves
1. Lifts
2. Bounds 
3. Pushes
4. Drop Cross
5. Drop Thru
6. Lifts X Hesitation
7. Cross Jabs 
8. Pocket Jabs 
9. In out jabs 
10. In out cross 


Mandatory Stops 
1. Speed stop exchange behind
2. Speed stop exchange thru
3. Speed stop exchange cross 
4. Punch Drags
5. Under Drag 
6. Cross Drag 
7. Behind Drag 
8. Inverted Drag

Live Training Workout

Hesitation Workout

Shoe giveaway! 

To participate post on Instagram and Tag @handleathome #Handleathome and tag @djsackmann

Let’s go y’all!

Finishing Challenge X Shoe Giveaway

In this Inverted Drag Work Out

Side Jab to Inverted Drops – 
10 Reps to the Left
Side Jab to Inverted Drops – 
10 Reps to the Right

Inverted Drag to Foot Replacement 
15 Makes to the Left
Inverted Drag to Foot Replacement 
15 Makes to the Right

1-2 Catch/Inverted Drag/Foot Replacement –15 Makes to the Left
1-2 Catch/Inverted Drag/Foot Replacement – 15 Makes to the Right

Split Catch/Inverted Drag/Foot Replacement – 15 Makes to the Left
Split Catch/Inverted Drag/Foot Replacement – 15 Makes to the Right

Inverted Drag/Freeze/Foot Replacement – 15 Makes to the Left
Inverted Drag/Freeze/Foot Replacement – 15 Makes to the Right

25 Free Throws

Inverted Drag Workout

Pro Hops X Floater
5 Makes to the right
5 makes to the left 

Pro Hops X Inside Hand Finish
5 Makes to the right 
5 Makes to the left 

Behind the back pro hops X Power Finish 
5 Makes to the right 
5 Makes to the left

30 Makes Finishing Warmup

This feed will provide a weekly drip of private workouts and drills for you guys. 

Videos will be uploaded every Wednesday.

Weekly Drip

We focus on pickup speed transitioning into quick releases and different types of dribble releases as well as building your touch around the rim. 

4 workouts per week for 4 weeks and your pickup WILL IMPROVE!

This month Master these categories
Floaters
Pickups 
Shot Speed
Dribble types

April Grind

Workout focused on speeding up pick ups and locating the rim into shots.

Day 1 80 Make Pickup Workout

Mixing up Dribble Work

This Workout focuses on dribble release X finishing around the basket X Shooting out of hesitations. 

This mix up of dribble releases, punch dribbles, quick thrus, and lifts really allows you to feel the differences between the different types of dribbles.

Day 2: Dribble Release X Lift Workout X Punch Step Back Work

This workout focuses on pickups and accountability.

Players must now make shots in order to complete this workout! 

High level players can complete this in under 30 minutes!

Day 3: Pickups X Accountability Day

This work done repeatedly throughout the month will add great touch to your finishing!

Day 4: Master your Floater

The goal of this program is to provide challenging ball handling programs for players to do at home. Each challenge is a competition. If you have a hard time understanding or completing the challenge we provide more detailed drills in our ball handling workouts section. 

You can expect to improve your handle and competition level over the course of this 19 day program 

This program is for any basketball player or enthusiast who wants to improve their handle, strength and cardio.

Handle At Home

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend beating DJS score of 1:45 5X for a full handle workout. 
3X with pushups and 2x without

Rules: All dribbles must reach hip level
 
50 Right Hand Pounds 
50 Left Hand Pounds 
40 Right hand pounds
40 Left hand pounds 
30 Right hand pounds
30 left hand pounds
20 right hand pounds
20 left hand pounds
10 right hand pounds
10 left hand pounds
10 right hand push ups 
10 left hand pushups

Purpose: Strengthen your handle! 
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in the workout section...

Straight Pound Workout

Day 1: Pound Dribble Challenge.

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend beating DJS time of 1:11 5x for a full ball handling workout.

DJ's Time= 1:11 Seconds 
Rules: Use something to dribble over (Cone)
 
20 push cross reps over the top 
20 push cross behind the back 
20 push cross thru the legs

Purpose: Ball manipulation for speed. 
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section:
 
Pocket dribbles Workout 
Hand Exchanges Workout

Day 2: Push Cross Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you beating DJS time of 23 Seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

DJ's time: 23 Seconds
 
6X Double crossover thru 
6X Double Thru Behind
6x Cross thru behind

Purpose: Have fun with this segment and burn it out! This drill is all about having a quicker handle and comfort with the ball. Hand exchanges are important part of handling the rock. 
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section. 

Pocket Dribbles-Workout
Hand Exchanges-Workout

Day 3: Triple Exchange Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you beating DJS time of 56 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout.

Rules: dribble over the accountability (cone)
 
10 right hand straight pound pocket
10 left hand straight pound pocket
10 right hand push cross pocket 
10 left hand push cross pocket
10 push cross pocket behind the back
10 push cross thru

Purpose: Your ability to manipulate and pull the basketball to the pocket is a key when getting into different attack options off the dribble. 
 

If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section. 

Pocket Dribble-Workout
Hand Exchange-Workout

Day 4: Pocket Dribble Challenge

We recommend you beating DJS time of 18 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout.

DJ's Time=18 Seconds
 
Rules: All round dribbles should reach the hip level
 
10 Straight Pound Dribbles to hip
10 crossovers with one bounce between
10 thru the legs cross with one bounce between
30 total reps

Purpose: Off hand work from hand exchange. This can simulate contact on a defender. 
 

If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section. 

Two Ball Dribbling Workout
Pound Dribble Workout

Day 5: Two Ball Challenge

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 31 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

DJ's Time=31 Seconds
 
Rules: Use some type of accountability to drop your hips down and touch with your off hand. 
 
10 Right Hand Drops 
10 Left Hand Drops
10 Thru the legs pick ups to drops
30 total reps

Purpose: Drops are our foundation. It's important to have the ability to split your feet.
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section: 

Switch Feet Workout
Drops Workout

Day 6: Drops Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES:

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 45 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

DJ's Time: 45 Seconds
 
10 reps right hand V-Thru
10 reps left hand V-Thru
10 reps right hand turn dribble thru
10 reps left hand turn dribble thru
10 reps continuous turn dribble thru behind

Purpose: One hand ball handling drills can really help you with your comfort level. If you can really have the ball on a string with one hand, you’re more comfortable with two hands. 
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts:
Exchanges-workout
Speed stop exchange-workout

Day 7: One Hand Exchange Challenge

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 38 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

DJ's time 38 seconds
 
Rules: 
-Get back behind the cone or your accountability after every rep
-Make sure you come to a complete 1-2 stop on every rep
 
Drop to speed stop exchanges
6 continuos reps 
 
Split thru speed stop thru the legs
3 reps right 
3 reps left 
 
Split behind the back to speed stop exchange
3 reps right
3 reps left

Purpose: Your ability to stop and change hands is such an important skill to master. Most players jump forward while stoping so focus on sticking your 1-2 while changing hands. 
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section.

Speed stop exchange-workout
Drops-Workout

Day 8: Speed Stop Hand Exchange Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 26 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

Challenge: 30 continuous thru the legs punch drags 

Purpose: Your ability to push back into space after stopping on the ball side foot is a very important concept.
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts from our workouts section.

 Punch drag workout
Switch Feet Workout

Day 9: Punch Drag Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 21 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

DJ's Time=21 Seconds
 
Challenge:
10 alternating crossovers
10 alternating thru the legs
10 alternating behind the back 
30 total reps

Purpose: comfort and fun with the handle
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts from our workout section.
 
Two ball dribbling workout
Exchanges workout

Day 10: Alternating Two Ball Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 25 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

Drag dribble 

CHALLENGE:
10 reps in a row
Drag to pin
Thru the legs pick up 

Purpose: The ability to pin the basketball requires you to have a pause moment. This pause moment when the ball is suspended at the hip is an important skill to master especially when you're dragging your dribble.
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in the workout section. 
 
Anchored Steps Workout
Under Drag Workout

Day 11: Two Ball Drag Dribble Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 30 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

Rules: 
Pass against a wall or a partner. If there's not wall or partner focus on the mechanics of a pass. 
 
CHALLENGE:
3 right hand passes with crosses
3 left hand passes with crosses
3 right hand passes with thru the legs
3 left hand passes with thru the legs
3 right hand passes with behind the back
3 left hand passes with behind the back 
18 total passes

Purpose: Helping with passing and dribble timing. As the basketball comes back that simulates a defender and forces your off hand to go over the top. 
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section. 

Two Ball Dribbling-Workout
Pound Dribble-Workout

Day 12: Two Ball Passing Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 34sec 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

CHALLENGE:
 20 continuous reps with behind the back bounds

Rules: 
-Accountability 6 feet apart
-Dribble over and directly next to your accountability 
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section: 

Switch Feet-Workout
Bounds-Workout

Day 13: Lateral Bound Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 26 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

Time 26 seconds 
CHALLENGE:
Cone pickup= 1 rep
10 continuous under drag to thru punch cone pickup 

Rules: Use something to hold you accountability to pick up and put down. I'm using a cone, but you can use whatever you have at home! 

If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section: 

 Drag Dribble Workout
Punch Drag Workout

Day 14: Under Drag Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 36 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

Rules: 3 tools for accountability 3-4 feet apart in a straight line. 
 
CHALLENGE:
Drops to speed stops to push cross speed stop behind the back exchanges
10 continuous reps.

Purpose: The primary focus of this segment is having the ability to come to abrupt stops. Here we focus on stopping and going with different actions after we stop.
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section:
 
Speed stop-Workout
Speed stop exchange-Workout

Day 15: Multiple Speed Stop Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 19 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

CHALLENGE:
10 Continuous drags 3 feet apart
10 Continuous drags 6 feet apart


Purpose: Lateral bounds are crucial to develop pace and rhythm while handling the ball. The ability to float the basketball is a must during this segment. 
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workout section:
 
Bounds-Workout
Drag Dribble-Workout

Day 16: Bound X Drag Dribble Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJs time of 20 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

CHALLENGE:

*5 Ball Wraps around waste left to right hand
*5 ball wraps around waste right to left hand 
*5 Split between the legs right to left hand 
*5 split between the legs left to right hand 
*5 behind the back pick ups left to right
*5 behind the back pick ups right to left

Purpose: This challenge really helps players with their ability to pick up the basketball clean to get into shots and passing.
 
If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts from our workout section:
 
Drops-Workout
Pocket Dribble-Workout

Day 17: Gather Challenge

VIEW THE INTRODUCTION VIDEO ABOVE FOR THE CHALLENGE RULES

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 31 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

CHALLENGE:
Split thru to under drag with touches. 
4 reps to the right
4 reps to the left
 Drops to punch drag under
8 continuous reps

If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workouts section: 
 
Punch Drag-Workout
Under Drag-Workout

Day 18: Drag Dribble On The Move Challenge

We recommend you try beating DJS time of 36 seconds 5x for a full ball handling workout. 

CHALLENGE:

10 V-Dribble Crosses
10 V-Dribble Thru the legs
10 V-Dribble Behind the back

If you're having trouble beating DJ's time we recommend the following workouts in our workouts section:
 
Exchanges- Workout
Pocket Dribbles-Workout

Day 19: V-Dribble Challenge

These 9 PNR shooting workouts can be done at a players own pace. 

We recommend trying to do at least three workouts per week for 3 weeks and then repeat as many times as necessary to get consistent repetitions.

PNR Shooting

PNR Shooting Options

PNR shooting from a Step Up

PNR Shooting from High Screen

This segment focuses on getting into game like shots when the defender traps or hard hedges the ball screen.

PNR shooting from hard hedge

PNR Shooting from Horns

This segment focuses on shooting after the defenders switch the screen.

PNR shooting after a switch

PNR Shooting out of a Flat Screen

PNR Shooting from Re-Screen

Finishing program designed to improve your ability to score in the paint. 

Program Details include 

1. The Challenge⌚️
	A timed challenge where you compete against DJ Sackmann

2. The Film Room 🎥 to see this finish in real game. 
	-See the finish in real game action with the worlds best players. 

3. The Tutorial 📝 for a full breakdown of this finish and how to drill it.
	-View an instructional video from DJ Sackmann that allows you to get a full understanding of the finish as well drill it.

Challenges

View the introduction video above for challenge rules

 Hit Start Now Below to access 

1. The Challenge⌚️

2. The Film Room 🎥 to see this finish in real game. 

3. The Tutorial 📝 for a full breakdown of this finish and how to drill it.

Veer Finish

Swing Step Challenge

Euro Step Challenge

Pro Hop X Power Finish Challenge

View the introduction video above for challenge rules

 Hit Start Now Below to access 

1. The Challenge⌚️

2. The Film Room 🎥 to see this finish in real game. 

3. The Tutorial 📝 for a full breakdown of this finish and how to drill it

Transition Fade Challenge

Runner Finish Challenge

Second Step Finish Challenge

Finishing Drills

Lateral Bound X Runners Drill

Side Hand Extension Finish Drill.

Hip Swivel X Euro Step Drill

First Step Finish Drill

Veer Finish Drill

Inside Hand Runners Drill: Foot-switch X Runners

Pro Hop X Behind the Back Drill

Up and Under Finishing Drill

Shot Fake Euro Step Drill

Pro Hop Inside Hand finish

One Foot Leaner Drill

Skip Step Inside Hand Finish

Power Finish Extension Drill

These workouts accompany the challenge. As you go through the challenge and have trouble with any specific challenge, you should practice the workout that is recommended in the challenge bio. 

Outside the challenge, you should do these workouts week after week to improve your game!

Handle Workouts

Lets get it. 


This workout really burns out your handle and focuses on hand strength and your overall ability to pound the basketball and turn the basketball with your wrist.

This workout helps with...
-Strength
-Pound Dribbles
-Turn Dribbles
-Wrist and elbow control 
-Ball Placement

Day 1 - Pound Dribble

Pocket dribbles are so important when it comes to attacking off the dribble.

This workout helps with...
-Pocket dribble ability
-Ball Manipulation
-Ability to pull the ball to the hip to get into attacks

Day 2 - Pocket Dribbles

This workout focuses on your ability to split your feet and access your drop stance. Your drop is typically your foundation and puts you into attack options.

This workout helps with...
-Footwork
-Foundation
-Accessing your drop stance
-Timing of ball and feet together

Day 3 - Drops

This workout is great for overall comfort and control. You must have the ability to change hands quickly and comfortably during attacks.

This workout helps with...
-Handle Speed
-Comfort
-Quick exchanges for change of direction or iso moves.

Day 4 - Exchanges

Your ability to lift our of your stance and then  access your drop is important for your hesitations. 

This workout helps with..
-Hesitations
-Manipulation
-ISO Moves

Day 5 - Lifts/Drops

Stopping inside outside is one of the most used ways and important ways to stop. 

This workout will help you with..
-Stop separation
-Ability to quickly stop into change of direction or shooting

Day 6 - Speed Stop

Punch drags is one of the best ways to create stop separation. 

This workout helps with...
-Separation
-Isolation moves
-Stopping to create space

Day 7 - Punch Drag

Turn dribble is an important dribble concept that allows you to quickly get into attacks. 

This workout helps with...
-Quick access to moves
-Ball manipulation
-Hesitations

Day 8 - Turn Dribble

This workout focuses on hesitations after stopping. 

This workout helps with...
-1-2 Stops
-Pace
-Rhythm 
-Hesitations
-Float Dribbles

Day 9 - Speed Stop Exchange

Have fun with this challenge! 

Try to beat DJ’s time 5x

Day 10 - Handle Challenge

Have fun with this challenge!

Try to beat DJ’s time 5x!

Day 11 - Hand Exchange Challenge

Under drags are an important concept especially when stopping

This workout helps with...
-Stopping
-Isolation
-Separation

Day 12 - Under Drag

This workout helps you get into different actions after stopping or changes direction. 

This workout helps with...
-Changing direction
-Accessing multiple options
-Dragging your dribble
-Isolation Moves

Day 13 - Switch Feet

Skip steps are a great way to change direction. 

This workout helps with...
-Changing direction
-Bringing the ball up the floor
-Counter moves
-ISO Moves

Day 14 - Skip Step

Anchored steps is another great way to change direction or counter. 

This workout helps with...
-Counter options
-Change of direction
-Bringing the ball up the floor

Day 15 - Anchored Steps

Motion steps workout is great movement to get to space. 

This workout helps with...
-Getting to open space
-Floating the dribble
-Footwork
-ISO footwork to create space

Day 16 - Motion Steps

Drag dribble workout is a great way to work on your drag dribble. 

This workout helps with...
-Stopping and creating space
-ISO breakdown drag move

Day 17 - Drag Dribble

Spin workout with counters 

This workout helps with...
-Attack moves
-Counter moves
-Advanced counter moves
-Spinning
-Body control

Day 18 - Spin Focus

This workout helps with creating lateral separation. Bound are important for any player regardless of position because it helps with over body positioning and control. 

This workout helps with...
-Lateral separation 
-Attack moves
-Isolation moves
-PNR important nuances

Day 19 - Bounds

2 Ball hand workout! Have fun with this workout and burn to out. 

This workout helps with...
-Over comfort with the ball
-Off and control 
-Rhythm 
-Timing

Day 20 - Two Ball Dribbling

Dr. Nick Bunoforte (NJB Training Systems) 
This is the mobility program that I do every morning when I wake up. Since doing this program I have completely changed my movement patterns and I feel so much better on the court. 

-Increase Mobility 
-Incease Speed
-Increase Athleticism
-Increase Flexibility 
-Increase Health
-Lower chances of injury

All for 15 minutes per day

Lets go

Hoop Mobility

Upper Body:
Chest Wall Stretch: 
10 second hold, 3 sets of 10 reps each arm

Lower Body: 
Half Kneeling 3-way hip 
3 sets 8 reps each direction

Day 1: Exercises A

Half Kneeling (+ tall kneeling) T-spine Rotation
3 sets of 10 reps each way

Hip flexor + hamstring dynamic:
3 Sets of 10 each way

Day 2: Exercise B

QPED rock and Reach: 2-3 sets of 15 reps each way

Hip flexor w side reach: 3x10 each

Day 3: Exercise C

Shoulder swimmers: 
3 sets of 10 reps 

Hip transition to tall kneeling: 3 sets of 10 reps each way

Day 4: Exercise D

“Y” Lift Offs (w modification): 5-10 second hold
3 sets of 10 reps

Hip transitions: 
3 sets of 10 reps each way

Day 5: Exercise E

Lift Offs (w modification): 5-10 second hold, 
3 sets of 10 reps

Hip transitions w ER/IR lift off: 3 sets of 10 reps each way

Day 6: Exercise F

Upper Body
T-spine rotation
3 sets 15 reps each way

Lower Body
Adductor rock w reach
3 sets of 10

Day 7: Exercise G

This program is designed for players to focus on shooting off the catch. 

It is designed for players who are alone in the gym and do not have a passer. 

We recommend adding these workouts into your weekly routine when you’re alone in the gym and need to get efficient reps up.

1,000 Weekly Makes

130 make Rips X Curl Shooting Workout

200 Make Workout working on back pedaling and shooting.

200 Make Back Pedal Catch and Shoot Workout

200 Makes Transition Shooting and Ripping off the catch.

Shooting Progression workout that focuses on catching and shooting off 1-2.

130 Make Shooting Workout Off the Catch.

140 Make replacements X Game Lifts X Drift Reps

The goal of this program is to master finishes and different stop options throughout the month of December into January. 

This January we are really going to build on these skills that we are working on.

December workouts

Monday: December Finishing Workout

Mid Range Shooting workout that also focuses on 4 different ways to stop. Rep these out to 
1. Build your stop separation game
2. Be dominant shooting around the midrange

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