Teaching the Pump Fake: How to Sell It, Beat Defenders, and Get Buckets

Written By Rhea Mhae Villena

The pump fake is one of the most powerful scoring tools in basketball, when paired with proper footwork and timing, it can turn good players into elite scorers. Learn how to teach, sell, and apply the pump fake across all levels.

Rhea Mhae Villena
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