This drill is great for warming up and improving your dribbling skills.

You can use this drill at the beginning of a workout or practice for a few different reasons.

1 - It's a great progression for a warm up prior to full speed drills. Dribbling two basketballs prevents you from going too fast too quickly. That way, you don't injure yourself.

You also do common basketball movements where you run, slide, and change directions.

2 - There is a skill and a mental overload aspect.

Of course, dribbling two basketballs is the skill overload. The mental overload aspect is that you have to react to the defender. And the defender has to react to the dribbler while dribbling two basketballs.

When you go back to dribbling one basketball, everything will feel easier. And it makes you more effective with your dribble moves.

Since this also mentally wakes you up, you are more alert for more intense and mentally demanding activities, whether it's for practice or for a game.

More About Coach Jim Huber

Jim Huber has coached and trained NBA talents like Willie-Cauley-Stein, Willie Reed, and Semi Ojeleye.

And at Nike invite events, Jim also has worked with other NBA players like Jaylen Brown, Luke Kennard, Stanley Johnson, Kelly Oubre, Ivan Rabb, and more.

Jim was also a head coach for the West team that won the Nike Global Challenge.

And Jim Huber coached a team in the Nike EYBL. A league that features many future NBA players. His team made the Peach Jam and was #1 in the entire league in defense.

Jim is Director of Coach & Curriculum Development for Breakthrough Camps.

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2 Foot Body Control - Can You Find Stillness?

Yes, stopping on 2 feet provides better balance. At least, it should. However, don’t assume that just because you stop on 2 feet means you’re balanced.

I’ve seen numerous players jump stop or stride stop and end up falling over. This generally happens for a couple reason:

• As in the 1 foot example, you jump too far, meaning your momentum is still pulling you forward after you land.

• You land with narrow feet, reducing your balance. Your feet should generally be outside your body.

Here’s a couple ways to practice 2 foot stops:

• Learn the footwork without a ball - This allows you to master the footwork without the distracting stimuli of a ball. Yes, you’ll eventually need a ball, but this is a great starting point.

  Even if you are comfortable with the footwork, it’s a great warmup.

  In Next Level Finishing Moves With Jim Huber, Coach Huber demonstrates different types of 2 foot stops.

  For those who are more experienced, add a ball and do the same progression, getting 8-10 reps of each 2 foot stop.

• Go through the “Elbow” routine - in The Flow Motion Offense With Matt Lewis, players go through a drill called Elbow Finishing. This drill works on different finishes off a stride stop.

  Perform the same set of finishes. Get 3-5 reps on each side.

As you work on your 2 foot finishes, here are a couple ways to ensure you truly are on balance:

• Pause on 2 - when you get to 2 feet, pause for 1-2 seconds before performing the next finish. If you are able to do this without feeling like you’re going to fall over, that’s a good sign.

• Have someone push on you - have a partner push you on the shoulder when you get to 2 feet. Can you resist? If so, you are on the right track.

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Comments Most Likes First   Oldest First   Newest First CoachRhys says: 7/15/2023 at 3:26:03 PM How could you adapt this drill to use in a group setting? Taking into consideration competition & engagement (queuing for turns) I look forward to your response love from the uk Like     login   register

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