Signature move · One family, many masters

The pump fake

A complete shooting illusion that turns a defender’s contest into a driving lane or step-through.

Move family

2 players

A complete shooting illusion that turns a defender’s contest into a driving lane or step-through.

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How it works

1 · The setup

Bring the defender into shooting range from a balanced stance with a jumper they cannot comfortably concede.

Sell the shot with the ball, eyes and knees, remain grounded and attack the space the defender abandons.

A disciplined defender gives up the clean jumper or allows the scorer to flow directly into the drive.

Different solutions to the same problem

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Variation 01

1 indexed example

The full-body sell

Wade connected the fake to his first step, step-through and ability to finish through the contact that followed.

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Variation 02

1 indexed example

The pivot counter

Bryant embedded the fake inside a larger post sequence, using it to unlock step-throughs after either-shoulder turns.

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Family-defining example · Dwyane Wade

2006 NBA Finals Game 3 · Jun 13, 2006

Wade made defenders honor the jumper with his eyes, ball and knees, then attacked the space created when they left the floor.