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Killer Handles

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 15 min workout · 13s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball + markers driveway solono hoop needed

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Master dynamic ball handling and footwork, progressing from stationary crossovers to advanced lateral shuffles and pro-level changes of direction.

Drill 1 of 3

Beginner Cone Dribble

5 min

Stationary wide stance → hit BTL+BTB -->WHILE SHIFTING TO ANOTHER CONE

Drill 2 of 3

Advanced Cone Dribble

5 min

Lateral shuffle with wide stance → hit double BTL -->while shifting to another cone

Drill 3 of 3

Pro Cone Dribble

5 min

Dynamic lateral movement →hit btl from outer side and add a spin while shifting to another cone

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate ballhandlers (Level 3) progressing from stationary crossovers to lateral shuffles and pro-level direction changes.

Trains: ball-handling · lateral quickness · change of direction · rhythm

The ladder: Stationary crossovers first, then lateral shuffles, then full change-of-direction combos.

Variations: Match the trainer's tempo before adding your own speed.

In a game: Handle that survives lateral movement is handle that works in games - stationary moves alone do not transfer.

Open floor; a few yards of lateral space.

← Easier: Get Better Handles By Doing This · Harder: Killer Footwork and Handle →

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