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Master the BTB Cross Combo

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 15 min workout · 13s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball driveway solohoop needed

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Master the shifty move by progressing through a jab step, a return dribble, and a decisive crossover to create space and attack the rim.

Drill 1 of 3

STEP 1: btb +jab

5 min

hit BTB and add a fake jab step (act like are about to drive ) .

Drill 2 of 3

STEP 2: Jab & Return Dribble

5 min

after the jab --> hit a return crossover --> finish .

Drill 3 of 3

STEP 3: Full Shifty Move

5 min

hit BTB + jab fake + return dribble --> finish

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate scorers (Level 3) chaining a jab step, return dribble, and behind-the-back crossover into one attack.

Trains: ball-handling · footwork · change of direction · first-step speed

The ladder: Jab step and return dribble first, then the decisive BTB crossover into the attack.

Variations: Make the jab violent enough to move an imaginary defender.

In a game: The jab freezes, the return re-loads, and the BTB cross beats the recovery - three reads in one combo.

Needs a hoop for the finishing reps.

← Easier: Cross Jab Cross Tutorial · Harder: Master All Crossover Handles →

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