A great way to supercharge a drill or workout is to add a competition aspect. It creates a competitive environment for the players, and ultimately allows for increased player improvement. This ball handling drill is instructed by Russ Willemsen from the University of South Alabama and it is going to work on handling the basketball on the move. It is a great basketball drill to use in a small group workout.

Drill Name: Between the Legs Competition Dribbling Drill

Similar Drills: Bust Out & Retreat Basketball Dribbling Drill, Competition Cone Touches Basketball Dribbling Drill

Drill Goal: Develop dribbling skills and work on getting out of your comfort zone.

Equipment Needed: 1 basketball and 2 cones.

Tips: Stay low and don’t raise up out of athletic stance. Push yourself and get out of your comfort zone. Be explosive with your movements.

Directions: Set up two cones 10-12 feet apart from each other. The player is going to start at one of the cones with a basketball facing the other cone. When the drill starts the player is going to dribble the ball out with their weak hand to the other cone. As soon as they reach the other cone they are going to retreat dribble between the legs 3 times back to the original cone. When they reach the cone they will push dribble crossover the ball back to their weak hand again and repeat the motion. Continue this pattern for 30 seconds and count how many times you touch a cone to keep track of your score.