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Cheat Code for Shiftiness

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 6s clip

Level 2 · Novice basketball driveway solono hoop needed

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This intense stationary ball-handling drill sharpens quickness and control with rapid cross, between, and behind-the-back dribbles.

The drill

Cross-Between-Behind

5 min · 25 reps

While floating, perform a cross-over dribble → between-the-legs dribble → behind-the-back dribble.

Transcript
Go. Across. Between. Behind. Across. Between. Behind. Across. Between.

Is this drill for you?

For novice ballhandlers (Level 2) who want one ready-made separation combo - float, cross, between, behind - no hoop needed.

Trains: ball-handling · change of direction · rhythm

Variations: Run the chain to both sides.

In a game: The cross-between-behind chain is a complete separation move for when a defender squares you up.

Single-combo session - simple to learn, hard to guard.

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