The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 14s clip
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Master the dynamic behind-the-back crossover with a powerful punch dribble, building explosive rhythm and shiftiness for elite ball-handling on both sides.
The drill
Dribble behind the back → crossover dribble → punch dribble. Perform on both sides.
We're going to go behind cross now. So, I want behind, cross, punch. So, we're here. Behind, cross, punch. Switch over, okay? Behind, cross, punch. Switch over, right? 1 2 3
Is this drill for you?
For novice ballhandlers (Level 2) who can already dribble stationary and want to chain a behind-the-back, crossover, and punch into one combo - no hoop or partner needed.
Variations: Both sides.
In a game: Behind-the-back into a crossover and punch keeps the ball protected while you change direction twice - the combo you need when the first move doesn't shake the defender.
Hard dribbling throughout - loud on hard floors.
Harder: Handling Ball With Rhythm →
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