The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 8s clip
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Master quick footwork and deceptive crossovers against a defender, building the shiftiness and balance needed to create space for scoring opportunities.
The drill
Perform quick left-right footwork, size up defender with a dribble, then execute a crossover/between/behind move to create space.
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Is this drill for you?
For intermediate players (Level 3) with a working crossover who want to time it against real defensive pressure instead of air - no hoop needed; a defender to read makes it real.
Variations: Crossover, between-the-legs, or behind-the-back finishes.
In a game: Crossing over at the right moment, not just the right way, is what creates space against a live defender - this drill is that timing rep.
The drill is built around reading a live defender; a cone can stand in but the timing read is the point.
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