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Coaching Objective
Skill Level: Intermediate, Skill Development: Handles & Footwork. Develop your ball control through repetition. A handle drill which will help you develop your footwork and improve your fitness. Handles are a form of exercise which stimulates your body to release ‘feel good’ hormones, or endorphins. These natural mood lifters will keep stress at bay and improve your mindfulness.
Drill Instruction
- Starting with the ball in your right hand and your feet just wider than shoulder length apart.
- Step your left foot forward and cross the ball 3 times from right to left, left to right and right to left.
- Control the ball with your left hand and bring the ball from behind to the front of you.
- Step your right foot forward and cross the ball 3 times from left to right, right to left and left to right.
- Control the ball with your right hand and bring the ball from behind to the front of you.
- Repeat steps 2, 3, 4, 5.
Coaching Messages
- Try and look up and don’t watch the ball.
- CHALLENGE YOURSELF: complete the drill quickly without losing control.
- Use this drill to help improve your fitness.
- Practicing your handles will improve your ball control and help you keep the ball away from defenders…Be Awesome!
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