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Elite In & Out Dribble Circuit

Trainer Trae Jones · 25 min workout · 34s clip

Level 2 · Novice basketball indoor solono hoop needed

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This intense in & out circuit builds elite rhythm and shiftiness, progressing through punch, cross, between, and V-dribble combos.

Drill 1 of 5

In & Out + Punch

5 min · 30 reps

Dribble in & out with right hand → punch dribble; repeat with left hand.

Drill 2 of 5

In & Out + Crossover Burnout

5 min · 60 reps

Dribble in & out → crossover dribble; perform continuously for burnout.

Drill 3 of 5

In & Out + Between Legs Burnout

5 min · 60 reps

Dribble in & out → between the legs dribble; perform continuously for burnout.

Drill 4 of 5

In & Out + Between Legs (Single Hand)

5 min · 30 reps

Dribble in & out with right hand → between the legs dribble; repeat with left hand.

Drill 5 of 5

In & Out + V Dribble

5 min · 60 reps

Dribble in & out with right hand → V-dribble; repeat with left hand.

Is this drill for you?

For novice ballhandlers (Level 2) riding the in-and-out - punch, crossover, BTL, single-hand, and V-dribble pairings with burnout sets.

Trains: ball-handling · rhythm · conditioning · hand-eye coordination

The ladder: INO plus punch each hand first, then the crossover and BTL burnouts, then single-hand and V-dribble pairings.

Variations: Every pairing with both hands.

In a game: The in-and-out holds the defender in place while your feet decide - pairing it keeps him honest.

25 minutes; indoor space.

← Easier: Quick-Twitch Stationary Cone Dribbles

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