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Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 10s clip
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This handle drill challenges your rhythm and coordination, progressing from a deliberate cross-between-cross to a quick, explosive sequence for enhanced ball control.
The drill
Perform a slow cross → between-the-legs → quick cross-->between the legs. Then repeat the sequence quickly for dynamic ball handling and improve your game pace.
If you guys are looking for a handle drill this is the one. A slow cross between cross into a quick cross between cross with the heavy ball. Try this out. Get to work.
Is this drill for you?
For novice ballhandlers (Level 2) ready for tempo-change work - a slow cross-between into a quick cross-between with a heavy ball - cones and heavy ball required.
Variations: Slow rep, then quick rep.
In a game: Slow-to-quick tempo is what sells a move - the speed change beats the defender more than the crossover itself.
Uses a heavy ball - a regular ball works but the heavy ball builds it faster.
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