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Trainer Hunter Rhodes · 20 min workout · 20s clip
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Master tight-space ball control and quick changes with this intense, low-stance dribbling progression, building rhythm and shiftiness.
Drill 1 of 4
Wide stance → continuous pound and crossover dribble, alternating hands.
Drill 2 of 4
Wide stance → crossover followed by BTL dribble, alternating hands.
Drill 3 of 4
Wide stance → continuous BTL Back and Forth dribble, alternating hands.
Drill 4 of 4
Wide stance → crossover dribble → between-the-legs dribble → crossover dribble back to original side. pound between every subsequent move
Is this drill for you?
For beginners (Level 1) building tight-space control - pound crosses, cross-BTL, continuous BTL, and the cross-between-cross combo in a wide stance.
The ladder: Pound crossovers first, then cross-BTL and continuous BTL, then the cross-between-cross combo with pounds between moves.
Variations: Alternate the lead hand each rep.
In a game: A tight-space handle is what survives a trap - the ball never leaves your frame.
20 minutes; indoor space.
Harder: Elite Ball Handling Workout →
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