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Elite Footwork & Ball Handling Work

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 15 min workout · 14s clip

Level 2 · Novice basketball indoor solono hoop needed

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Master intricate stationary ball handling with progressive between-the-legs and behind-the-back combos, building rhythm and shiftiness.

Drill 1 of 3

DRILL 1

5 min

Stationary low stance → frontcrossover → float with the ball(ooposite to direction of ball) → repeat with other side

Drill 2 of 3

DRILL 2

5 min

Stationary low stance → → between legs →float in the opposite direction to the ball --> repeat with other side.

Drill 3 of 3

DRILL 3

5 min

Stationary low stance → behind back (L→R) → float with ball opposite to direction of ball → repeat with other side .

Is this drill for you?

For developing ballhandlers (Level 2) tying footwork to the handle with progressive between-the-legs and behind-the-back combos.

Trains: ball-handling · footwork · rhythm · balance

The ladder: Stationary combos first, then progressive BTL and BTB sequences.

Variations: Start slow and add speed only when the footwork stays clean.

In a game: Your feet set up every shift - synced footwork is what turns a dribble move into an actual beat.

Stationary work; minimal space.

← Easier: Elite Cross Dribble Control · Harder: Footwork and Ball Handling →

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