The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 5s clip
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Master the deceptive cross-pocket dribble, building rhythm and shiftiness to create separation from defenders with quick, controlled movements.
The drill
dribble -->crossover -->followed by creating a pocket on both sides-->repeat
Here, here, here, here. Pocket, get away from the defense, okay?
Is this drill for you?
For beginners (Level 1) learning their first protection dribble - the cross-into-pocket pattern that keeps the ball away from a reach - no hoop needed.
Variations: Pocket on both sides.
In a game: The pocket is how you keep a drive alive when a defender reaches - this is the protection dribble every guard needs first.
Pure beginner work - start here before any combo moves.
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