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Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 15 min workout · 13s clip
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Master the Float Cross with a progressive three-step drill, building rhythm, balance, and footwork for ultimate shiftiness.
Drill 1 of 3
Dribble right hand → stationary crossover to left hand, maintaining a wide stance.
Drill 2 of 3
Dribble right hand → crossover to left hand with a small left foot hop, landing wide.
Drill 3 of 3
Dribble right hand → crossover to left hand with a large left foot float step → drive forward.
Is this drill for you?
For intermediate handlers (Level 3) who already own a crossover and want to add the float - a hanging crossover with a big outside step that sells the drive - no hoop or partner needed.
The ladder: Stationary float cross first, then a hop cross, then the full move with a big float step into a drive.
Variations: Three step sizes: stationary, hop, full float step.
In a game: The float crossover hangs the ball a beat longer so the defender commits before you drive - the separation move you use at the top of the key or in transition.
Loud dribbling; the full move needs room to drive forward.
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