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Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 18s clip
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Master the pound pocket dribble with a wide base to develop tight ball control and rhythm for shifty moves.
The drill
Assume a wide, low stance → pound dribble the ball side-to-side in the pocket.
Okay, we're just going to go pound pocket for about 10, 10 to 15 seconds. So we're here, watch. So wide base, we're bringing it back here. Okay?
Is this drill for you?
For beginners (Level 1) learning the pocket - a 10-to-15-second pound-pocket drill from a wide base that builds the protection dribble.
Variations: Right side and left side pocket.
In a game: The pocket dribble is how you shield the ball when a defender reaches on a drive.
One marker; work 10-15 seconds per set.
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