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Basketball Skills Training and Elite Drills

byAkanksha Singh BasketballAcademy at Padukone-Dravid Center, BetahalasuruView full gallery

Master the fundamentals and advanced game tactics that build complete players. From shooting mechanics to finishing through contact, this is how we train at our academy.

Coach Manoj demonstrates an offensive series focused on attacking from the wing. This drill works on receiving the ball low and making an explosive move to the basket.

Coach Rudra teaches the under-drag drill, a key move for creating space against a tight defender. The drill includes a snatch-back for a shot and a counter-move to attack the basket.

A Hindi tutorial on how to protect the ball while dribbling. Coach Manoj explains how to use your off-hand and body to shield the ball from defenders using chop and swim moves.

Simple layups don't work in real games. This video shows a series of advanced finishing drills to practice finishing through contact, including reverse layups and backward jumps.

"Kya kar raha hai?" A common question when a player isn't explosive enough. This drill breaks down how to get low by bending your knees, not your waist, to create a powerful first step.

Proper footwork is everything in shooting. Here, Coach Puneeth explains the jab step and stop-and-pop, focusing on how to place your feet to create balance and space for a quick shot.

Breaking down the famous James Harden low pickup. This drill teaches the right-left footwork and how to gather the ball at ankle level to draw fouls and finish strong.

About this collection

Most players struggle with explosiveness because they bend at the waist, not the knees. In our drills, we prioritize getting low with a solid knee bend, which creates the base you need for a faster first step. If your base is solid, the rest of your game follows.

We believe in 'tapasya', the gritty, repetitive practice that builds real skill. Our training blueprint focuses on making moves game-ready, not just showing off. Whether you are working on the Kyrie low-to-high pickup, mastering the James Harden-style finish through contact, or cleaning up your footwork, we approach it systematically.

We don't just teach you a move, we teach you when to use it against a defender. Our coaches, many with national circuit experience, correct your footwork, ball handling, and stance in real-time. We use Pix4Team video analysis to help you see your own game, letting you fix technical flaws instantly. We keep sessions high-intensity, mirroring actual game conditions with official scoreboard pressure and shot clock limits. If you are serious about elevating your basketball IQ and physical technique, our facility in Bengaluru provides the right environment to turn your potential into on-court performance.

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Akanksha Singh Basketball

Academy at Padukone-Dravid Center, BetahalasuruStarting ₹3,500 per month

We started this academy because we wanted the world-class training we didn't have growing up. We’re serious about the grind, whether you’re a beginner just finding your feet or a player looking for that elite edge. Expect tough coaching, real talk, and a community that pushes you.