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Two Ball Mikan Series

Trainer Sibelle Zambie · 10 min workout · 19s clip

Level 3 · Intermediate basketball + extra basketball half court solohoop needed

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Master two-ball Mikan drills and their reverse variation to develop exceptional touch, rhythm, and control for scoring around the rim.

Drill 1 of 2

2 Ball Mikan Drill

5 min · 25 reps

Right hand Mikan, left ball shoulder height → Left hand Mikan, right ball shoulder height → continuously alternate.

Drill 2 of 2

Reverse Variation

5 min · 25 reps

Right hand reverse Mikan, left ball shoulder height → Left hand reverse Mikan, right ball shoulder height → continuously alternate.

Is this drill for you?

For intermediate finishers (Level 3) upgrading the Mikan - two-ball Mikans and reverse Mikans with the spare ball held at shoulder height.

Trains: finishing · touch · weak-hand development · hand-eye coordination

The ladder: Two-ball Mikan first, then the reverse variation.

Variations: Alternate the finishing hand every rep.

In a game: Holding a second ball at shoulder height keeps your off arm honest through the finish.

10 minutes; needs a second ball and a hoop.

← Easier: Same Foot Same Hand Finishing Drill

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