Protect the dribble
Add measured pressure while players work on keeping the ball away from the defender and moving with control.
Give your players a chance to work through the bump before it shows up on game night. The HoopsKing Toughness Training Pad lets a coach add controlled pressure to ball-handling, finishing, post and rebounding drills.
One mobile coach. One versatile pad. More purposeful reps.
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Clean, unopposed reps have their place. So do reps that ask a player to keep their dribble, hold their position and stay focused when space gets tight.
Add measured pressure while players work on keeping the ball away from the defender and moving with control.
Use contact during gathers, post moves and finishing drills to give each repetition a clear game situation.
Extend the pad upward to present a taller visual obstacle during shooting and rebounding work.

Make contact part of the drill plan. The coach wears the pad on the forearm and stays close enough to guide the repetition, vary the pressure and give immediate feedback.
Choose the pace and pressure to suit the player and the drill.
Turn the pad upright and use it as a shot-contest target. Players can rehearse seeing an obstacle, adjusting their response and completing the shooting repetition.
Use the same pad across guard, wing and post stations, with different cues for each role.


A lightweight foam pad with a broad contact face, forearm sleeve and hand grip. Wear it for contact work, then extend it for a different drill.
| Pad size | 24 × 12 × 3 inches |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3 lb |
| Design | Foam pad with forearm sleeve and hand grip |
| Drill uses | Ball-handling, finishing, shooting, rebounding and post play |
| Included | One Toughness Training Pad |
| Not included | Basketball and other scene equipment |
See the original HoopsKing demonstrations in the video player above, or open either drill below.
See a one-on-one rip-through drill with the pad used to add defensive pressure.
Watch the rip-through drill on YouTubeSee how shooting and rebounding can be linked in a coach-led drill.
Watch the shooting and rebounding drill on YouTubeThe forearm fits through the sleeve on the back, and the hand holds the grip. This keeps the pad in position as the coach moves with the drill.
Yes. Use it for ball-handling and finishing with guards, or for position, rebounding and finishing work with wings and post players.
Yes. A coach can extend it upward to add reach and provide a visual obstacle during a shooting drill.
One Toughness Training Pad. Basketballs and other equipment shown in the training scenes are not included.
The pad measures 24 × 12 × 3 inches and weighs 3 lb.
Bring a new challenge to your next skill session with the HoopsKing Toughness Training Pad.
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