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Trainer Sibelle Zambie · 35 min workout · 24s clip
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Develop elite ball control and rhythm through backward dribbling, progressing from single moves to complex between-the-legs and behind-the-back crossovers.
Drill 1 of 7
Dribble between legs while walking backward.
Drill 2 of 7
Dribble behind back while walking backward.
Drill 3 of 7
Perform tight crossovers while walking backward.
Drill 4 of 7
Perform wide crossovers while walking backward.
Drill 5 of 7
Dribble between legs → crossover while walking backward.
Drill 6 of 7
Dribble behind back → crossover while walking backward.
Drill 7 of 7
Dribble between legs → behind back while walking backward.
Is this drill for you?
For intermediate ballhandlers (Level 3) developing backward-dribble control from single moves to complex combos.
The ladder: Single backward moves first, then between-the-legs and behind-the-back backward crossovers.
Variations: Keep your eyes up over your front shoulder while retreating.
In a game: Backward dribbling re-loads your attack - it creates the space to re-read the defense without picking the ball up.
Needs ten to fifteen yards of open floor.
← Easier: Change of Pace Dribble Series · Harder: Combo Rhythm Drill →
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