The TapeGet the app

The Tape · basketball

Rhythm Ball Handling Work

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 5s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball indoor solono hoop needed

Get a plan built around you — your age, level, space, and equipment.
Coached by trainers like Hunter Rhodes, on your schedule.

Get my plan

This drill builds elite shiftiness and balance through rapid one-two behind-the-back punch dribbles, emphasizing body control for quick moves.

The drill

One-Two Behind Punch Dribble

5 min · 25 reps

double front cross → behind-the-back dribble → punch dribble with a lateral step.

Transcript
Step, one-two, behind, punch. One-two, behind, punch. One-two, behind, punch.

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate handlers (Level 3) who already have a crossover and behind-the-back and want to tie them into a rhythmic punch-dribble combo with a lateral step - no hoop or partner needed.

Trains: ball-handling · rhythm · change of direction · footwork

In a game: Cross-behind-punch with a lateral step re-attacks a defender who cuts off your first direction - this builds the rhythm to keep the combo moving instead of stalling.

Loud hard dribbling indoors.

← Easier: Combo Punch Dribble · Harder: Stacking Combo Moves →

Blueprints

Stop guessing what to work on

The Blueprints app turns drills like this into a training plan made for you.

Get the Blueprints app
Browse the full library →