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Footwork and Ball Handling

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 6s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball indoor solono hoop needed

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Master quick, low punch and pop dribbles to build elite ball control and rhythm, with an option to increase tempo for advanced progression.

The drill

Punch & Pop Dribble Sequence

5 min · 15 reps

hit a double front crossover --> add a pound dribble -->repeat .

Transcript
1 2 punch reset pop pop punch reset 1 2 punch reset pop

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate handlers (Level 3) who already have a double crossover and want to coordinate it with punch-and-pop footwork - no hoop or partner needed.

Trains: ball-handling · footwork · rhythm · change of direction

In a game: Pairing the dribble with punch-and-pop footwork keeps your feet as live as your handle - the coordination you need to stop, reset, and re-attack in traffic.

Loud dribbling indoors.

← Easier: Combo Punch Dribble

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