The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 15 min workout · 19s clip
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This progressive series builds elite ball handling and coordination, advancing from stationary crossovers to dynamic knee drops and behind-the-back moves.
Drill 1 of 3
Right dribble + left toss/catch → left dribble + right toss/catch
Drill 2 of 3
Right dribble + left toss/catch → crossover + left knee drop → left dribble + right toss/catch → crossover + right knee drop
Drill 3 of 3
Right dribble + left toss/catch → crossover + left knee drop → behind-back; repeat opposite side
Is this drill for you?
For advanced ballhandlers (Level 4) adding a tennis ball to the handle - toss-and-catch crossovers, knee drops, and behind-the-back layers.
The ladder: Stationary toss-catch crossovers first, then the knee-drop crossover, then the knee-drop behind-the-back.
Variations: Toss and catch with either hand.
In a game: Tracking a tennis ball forces your eyes up - the handle stays honest when your vision is busy.
Needs a tennis ball and markers.
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