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Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 15 min workout · 18s clip
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Master quick, low dribble moves around cones, progressing from crossovers to between-the-legs and behind-the-back, building elite ball control.
Drill 1 of 3
perform double cross-->shift weight to side -->followed by controlled snatch back -->repeat with other side .
Drill 2 of 3
Execute a low between-the-legs dribble --> execute a crossover → shift weight side-to-side-->add a controlled snatchback --> maintaining a low stance.-->repeat with other side
Drill 3 of 3
Perform a low behind-the-back dribble between cones → shift weight side-to-side, maintaining a low stance.
Is this drill for you?
For developing guards (Level 2) learning pace control with quick, low dribble moves around cones.
The ladder: Cone crossovers first, then between-the-legs and behind-the-back at varied speeds.
Variations: Exaggerate the slow-then-quick contrast on every rep.
In a game: Changing pace is what actually beats defenders - slow into explosive reads better than one-speed speed.
Needs a few cones or markers.
← Easier: Handle and Pace Control · Harder: Pace change Dribbling →
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