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Pound+Crossover

Trainer Trae Jones · 5 min workout · 4s clip

Level 1 · Beginner basketball indoor solono hoop needed

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Master ball control and quick crossovers with this intense stationary drill, building a strong foundation for shifty handles.

The drill

Pound + Cross

5 min · 60 reps

Pound dribble with one hand → cross to the other hand → repeat, alternating hands.

Is this drill for you?

For beginners (Level 1) building the crossover foundation - stationary pound into cross, alternating hands.

Trains: ball-handling · rhythm · hand-eye coordination

Variations: Stay low; alternate the lead hand.

In a game: The pound-cross is the first real change of direction - everything else stacks on it.

5 minutes; indoor space.

Harder: Tight Crossover →

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