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Ball Control with Cones

Trainer Sibelle Zambie · 30 min workout · 60s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball + markers indoor solono hoop needed

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Master advanced ball control and shiftiness with intense triple pound dribble combos, enhancing your ability to break down defenders with precision.

Drill 1 of 6

Triple Pound Control over Cones

5 min · 30 reps

pound dribble (right) → pound dribble (centre) →pound dribble (left)

Drill 2 of 6

Triple Pound Control Double Cross

5 min · 30 reps

Triple pound dribble (right) → double crossover dribble → triple pound dribble (left) → double crossover dribble.

Drill 3 of 6

Triple Pound Control Between Cross

5 min · 30 reps

Triple pound dribble (right) → between-the-legs crossover → triple pound dribble (left) → between-the-legs crossover.

Drill 4 of 6

Triple Pound Control Between Behind

5 min · 30 reps

Triple pound dribble (right) → between-the-legs → behind-the-back → triple pound dribble (left) → between-the-legs → behind-the-back.

Drill 5 of 6

Triple Pound Control Behind Crossover

5 min · 30 reps

Triple pound dribble (right) → behind-the-back → crossover dribble → triple pound dribble (left) → behind-the-back → crossover dribble.

Drill 6 of 6

Triple Pound Control Double Behind

5 min · 30 reps

Triple pound dribble (right) → double behind-the-back dribble → triple pound dribble (left) → double behind-the-back dribble.

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate ballhandlers (Level 3) sharpening control with intense triple-pound dribble combos around cones.

Trains: ball-handling · change of direction · rhythm

The ladder: Triple-pound combos first, then progressive cone patterns.

Variations: Pound every dribble - soft reps defeat the drill.

In a game: Triple-pound combos around cones build the close-quarters handle that breaks defenders down in tight space.

Needs two or more cones or markers.

← Easier: Cone Ball Handling · Harder: Advanced Cone Ball Handling →

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