The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 16s clip
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Master quick changes of direction and explosive footwork by progressing from single to double escape moves, building shiftiness and balance.
The drill
Dribble back-and-forth with back peddling → execute a double crossover or escape move → explode out.
Back, back, back, back, pop, pop, boom! Here we go. Back, back, back, back, now. One, two, good, yeah. Work on some footwork. Pop, pop, good. One, two, one, two, one, two, good. One, two, nice, good kick.
Is this drill for you?
For novice ballhandlers (Level 2) who only attack forward - backpedal dribbles into double escape moves - no hoop needed.
Variations: Double crossover or escape move, your choice.
In a game: The escape dribble backward is how you keep a drive alive when the lane closes - retreat, re-attack, and the defender has to reset too.
Driveway-friendly; watch your spacing when backpedaling.
Harder: Attack & Retreat Series →
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