Ball Handling
In and Outs
Sell a fake crossover and keep the same hand.
Level: Beginner
Duration: 19s
Equipment: Basketball
Tracking: combo
How to run it
The crossover is your core change-of-direction move. A sharp, low crossover sells the defender one way and gets you going the other — but only if the ball stays low and your feet move with it.
Steps
- Start in a balanced stance, ball in your strong hand.
- Push the ball low and across your body, catching it clean on the other hand.
- Change direction with your feet as the ball crosses — not after.
- Keep the crossover below your knees and repeat under control.
Focus on
- Low and quick
- Sell the fake
- Push off the back foot
Coaching cues
- Cross below the knees — the lower the crossover, the harder it is to steal.
- Change speeds: sell slow, cross fast.
Common mistakes to avoid
- Crossing the ball too high, where it is easy to poke away.
- Crossing with your hands but not moving your feet.
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