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Ball Mastery

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 5s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball + markers indoor solono hoop needed

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Master quick behind-the-back and punch dribbles to enhance ball control, rhythm, and shiftiness on the court.

The drill

Behind-Back Punch Dribble

5 min · 30 reps

Punch dribble over cone -> dribble behind back -> repeat.

Transcript

So here, behind, punch, behind, punch, behind, punch, behind

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate ballhandlers (Level 3) who want cone-based punch and behind-the-back control - cones required, no hoop.

Trains: ball-handling · hand-eye coordination · body control

Variations: Both hands.

In a game: The punch-to-behind-the-back pairing is your answer when a defender jumps your crossover.

Needs a cone or marker.

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