The Tape · basketball
Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 37s clip
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Players attack cones and chairs with quick dribble moves, creating separation from a dynamic defender to sharpen shiftiness and scoring instincts.
The drill
Dribble around cones/chairs, using crossovers/behind-the-back moves → evade moving defender → create space to attack.
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Is this drill for you?
For novice ballhandlers (Level 2) who can already dribble around cones and want to make moves - crossovers, behind-the-back - against a moving defender in a game format. Partner needed.
Variations: Crossover and behind-the-back escapes.
In a game: Evading a moving defender while navigating obstacles mirrors handling a reaching defender in open court - this builds escape instincts and eyes-up handle.
Needs a partner to chase and half-court space with cones or chairs.
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