The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 20 min workout · 13s clip
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Master ball handling and footwork progression from beginner to legendary, developing quick changes of direction and advanced dribbling rhythm around cones.
Drill 1 of 4
Dribble figure-eight around two cones, staying low and controlled, alternating hands.
Drill 2 of 4
Increase speed and fluidity while dribbling figure-eight around two cones, staying low.
Drill 3 of 4
Aggressively dribble figure-eight around two cones with speed, incorporating quick changes of direction.
Drill 4 of 4
Execute rapid, dynamic figure-eight dribbling around two cones, maximizing speed and agility.
Is this drill for you?
For novice ballhandlers (Level 2) who want one drill that scales with them - a figure-eight cone ladder from beginner to legendary.
The ladder: Beginner figure-eight first, then intermediate and advanced, and the legendary speed version last.
Variations: Narrow or widen the cone gap; time each level.
In a game: Tight, low figure-eight control is what keeps the ball on a string when a defender crowds you.
Needs two cones or markers.
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