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Misdirection Dribble Mastery Series

Trainer Sibelle Zambie · 35 min workout · 33s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball driveway solono hoop needed

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Master misdirection dribbles, progressing from stationary control to dynamic movement, enhancing your shiftiness and ability to create space on the court.

Drill 1 of 7

Between Misdirection

5 min · 30 reps

Dribble between legs → misdirection dribble to shift direction.(both sides )

Drill 2 of 7

Behind Misdirection

5 min · 30 reps

Dribble behind the back → misdirection dribble to shift direction.(repeat on both sides)

Drill 3 of 7

Crossover Misdirection

5 min · 30 reps

Perform a crossover dribble → misdirection dribble to shift direction.( repeat on both sides )

Drill 4 of 7

Crossover Misdirection Moving (Crossover Step)

5 min · 20 reps

Move forward → crossover misdirection dribble with a crossover step.(repeat on both sides )

Drill 5 of 7

Crossover Misdirection Moving (Shuffle)

5 min · 20 reps

Move forward → crossover misdirection dribble with a shuffle step.( repeat on each sides )

Drill 6 of 7

Between Misdirection Moving

5 min · 20 reps

Move forward → between-the-legs misdirection dribble.( repeat with each side )

Drill 7 of 7

Behind Misdirection Moving

5 min · 20 reps

Move forward → behind-the-back misdirection dribble.(repeat on each side )

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate ballhandlers (Level 3) building misdirection dribbles from stationary control into dynamic movement.

Trains: ball-handling · change of direction · body control · rhythm

The ladder: Stationary misdirection control first, then the same moves on the move.

Variations: Sell each fake with your eyes and shoulders, not just the ball.

In a game: Misdirection wins the first step - the defender opens his hips one way while you explode the other.

Open-floor dribble work; no hoop required.

← Easier: Levels Of Shiftiness · Harder: Become a Shifty Guard With This →

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