Signature move · One family, many masters

The deep three

The pull-up that stretches a defense several steps beyond the traditional three-point line.

Move family

3 players

The pull-up that stretches a defense several steps beyond the traditional three-point line.

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How it works

1 · The setup

Advance with the dribble alive and read whether the defender is still retreating or waiting near the ordinary pickup point.

Transfer forward momentum into a compact gather, square quickly and preserve the same release used on a normal three despite the added distance.

Picking the shooter up near half court creates room for a drive, a trap-splitting pass or a four-on-three attack behind the play.

Different solutions to the same problem

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Variation 01

1 indexed example

The geometry changer

Curry made thirty-plus feet feel like ordinary pull-up territory, combining unlimited range with the quickest compact release of his era.

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Variation 02

2 indexed examples

The series-ending version

Lillard pairs exceptional range with late-clock patience, often holding the ball until the defender must survive one isolated launch.

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Variation 03

Film study

The logo pick-and-roll threat

Young uses logo range to pull the screen defender away from the paint before the pick-and-roll has truly begun.

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Family-defining example · Stephen Curry

2015-16 Regular Season · Feb 27, 2016

Curry crossed half court, pulled up from 38 feet and made the winning three with the defense still retreating.