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Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 15 min workout · 9s clip
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Master tight-space ball control and explosive changes of direction with these progressive cone dribbling options, building shifty footwork and rhythm.
Drill 1 of 3
Start right hand dribble while sliding the cone with other hand --> make behind the back --> step back .
Drill 2 of 3
Start right hand dribble while sliding the cone with left --> hit behind the back stop --> add a crossover .
Drill 3 of 3
Start right hand dribble while sliding the cone with left hand --> add BTB stop +spin forward.
Is this drill for you?
For advanced handlers (Level 4) who already own a behind-the-back move and want to stop on a dime with it - then counter with a crossover or spin - no hoop or partner needed.
The ladder: Three options build up: behind-the-back stop, then add a crossover, then add a spin forward.
Variations: Three stop options: behind-the-back, behind-the-back plus crossover, behind-the-back plus spin.
In a game: The behind-the-back speed stop is how you slam the brakes when a defender overplays your drive - this builds the balance to stop, then counter with a crossover or spin.
Needs cones you can slide; loud dribbling. Too advanced for beginners.
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