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Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 15 min workout · 14s clip
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Master tight handles and quick hands with these stationary drills, progressing from basic between-the-legs to behind-the-back combos for ultimate control.
Drill 1 of 3
Wide stance → dribble ball between the legs, alternating hands with a tennis ball.
Drill 2 of 3
Wide stance → dribble ball behind back, alternating hands with a tennis ball.
Drill 3 of 3
Wide stance → dribble between legs → dribble behind back, crossover left to right alternating hands with a tennis ball.
Is this drill for you?
For advanced handlers (Level 4) who already own a between-the-legs and behind-the-back dribble and want to overload off-hand coordination by working a tennis ball at the same time - no hoop or partner needed.
The ladder: Stationary between-the-legs with the tennis ball, then behind-the-back, then the between-legs/behind-back combo.
Variations: Between-the-legs and behind-the-back positions; alternating hands.
In a game: Splitting attention between the dribble and a second object mimics reading the floor while handling pressure - this builds the automatic handle that frees your eyes in traffic.
Two balls bouncing at once is loud; needs a hard floor. Too advanced for beginners.
← Easier: Tennis Ball Dribble Mastery Challenge
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