The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 11s clip
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Master the crucial hang dribble with a challenging one-two punch cross, progressing from controlled rhythm to game-speed pace for elite ball-handling.
The drill
keep the ball alive and don't get caught by the defender .
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Is this drill for you?
For advanced handlers (Level 4) who already own combo moves and want to keep the ball alive freestyle against a live defender - partner needed.
In a game: Keeping the ball alive against a defender trying to trap you is the exact skill for beating presses and double-teams - this builds composure and escape dribbles under real pressure.
Needs a partner to play defender and half-court space.
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