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Staying Light On Your Feet And Quick Movement

Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 5 min workout · 10s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball + markers indoor solono hoop needed

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Master quick, low dribbles with rapid changes of direction between cones, building elite ball control and shiftiness with a sharp drag-out move.

The drill

Between-Cross-Between Drag Out

5 min · 20 reps

Perform a low dribble sequence: between-the-legs → crossover → between-the-legs → drag out. Repeat.

Transcript
Between cross, between, drag out. Between cross, between, drag out. One, two, three, back. One, three, back. One, two, three, back.

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate handlers (Level 3) comfortable with between-the-legs and crossovers who want to chain them with a drag-out while staying light on their feet - no hoop or partner needed.

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

In a game: Between-cross-between with a drag out is a re-direction combo for when the defense slides with your first move - this builds the light feet to counter without a heavy plant.

Loud dribbling; needs a few feet of clear floor.

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