The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 25s clip
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This intense session sharpens ball control and quickness, mastering foundational dribble moves like between-the-legs, crossover, and explosive pop dribbles for improved shiftiness.
The drill
Dribble the ball between the legs from one hand to the other, maintaining a low stance → tap the cone with alternate hand.
Between cross. Between cross. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Pop. Reset. Yeah. Pop. Pop. There you go. 1 2 1 2 Good. 1 2 Give me two more. Let's get five. 1 Pop. Pop. 1 2 Good. Nice Devonte. One more. Now other
Is this drill for you?
For beginners (Level 1) learning to move their body with the ball - between-the-legs dribbles with a cone tap - cones required.
Variations: Tap the cone with the alternate hand each rep.
In a game: Moving your body with the ball - not just your hands - is the first step toward beating a defender off the dribble.
Needs a cone or marker; stay low through every rep.
Harder: Elite Handles / Balance →
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