The Tape · basketball
Trainer Sibelle Zambie · 15 min workout · 19s clip
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This ladder handle series sharpens your footwork and ball control, progressing through punch dribbles, wraps, and hip turns to enhance on-court shiftiness.
Drill 1 of 3
Punch dribble with outside hand → step into ladder → turn jab with lead foot forward, protecting the ball.
Drill 2 of 3
Sideways movement through ladder → behind-the-back dribble with each step.
Drill 3 of 3
Double cross dribble → hip turn to protect the ball → move through ladder.
Is this drill for you?
For developing guards (Level 2) combining agility-ladder footwork with punch dribbles, wraps, and hip turns.
The ladder: Stationary ladder dribbles first, then wraps and hip turns through the ladder.
Variations: Run the whole series at half speed before going full speed.
In a game: Fast feet with a live dribble is what keeps your handle intact when you have to change direction at full speed.
Needs an agility ladder or taped lines.
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