Become an EFFORTLESS Ballhandler | Part 1: The First Steps 

devin from ITL used to do freestyle dribbling with music and they had to find a rhythm. def a good way to build fluidity

I started playing basketball 3 years ago I’m 15 now . I picked up on the game pretty fast but it’s kids my age that are way experienced than me . I’m looking forward to keep working and improve .

most important thing is being a good shooter otherwise the defender just stands there like a street lantern 🤷🏼‍♂️

One drill that I worked on to help my "fluidity" was full speed double moves. Example: approach wing at full speed (or whatever comfortable speed) and perform a behind the back. Instantly after the behind the back, go into a between the legs dribble directly towards the rim while in stride. This can be done with any move, but the goal is to perform these moves without breaking speed or stopping. I will bring three chairs and separate them evenly. The goal is to perform three quick moves in stride while keeping a high speed (not full speed on this since you have to change directions). I'm a teammate of a guard at my college who is amazing at making moves in stride. Seriously resembles Ja Morant with how well he moves. We are so used to practicing with start-stop moves that we get stiff with our movement. It makes a great difference. It's a long paragraph and I'm sure many won't read. If any of you have any questions or want a better explanation, just leave a comment and let me know. Would love to help out.

About rhythm and being a good dancer… you’re absolutely right. I’ve seen NFL QBs and linemen try to dance and they look awful, stiff, not fluid. Then you look at the running backs, receivers, corners, safeties and they’re dancing with perfect rhythm. These are professional athletes so they’re the best the world has to offer. Not to mention plenty of pro dancers are shredded. Clearly there’s a correlation between dancing and athleticism.

Dribbling to Ta-Ku beats is just so peaceful

I've been trying to tell the same thing to my brother for last few months. He is 11 and I've been teaching him the basics. He shoots pretty well for a beginner but he is so uptight while moving and running. I've frequently asked him to let the game flow through, shown him examples and videos and whatnot, but he just can't seem to get the point. Hopefully he gets this flow with time.

Omg I have always been thinking about the dancing point you brought up. Kyrie for example is a great dancer!

Bro, I agree with the whole “a lot of good ball handlers are good dancers” philosophy. What people may not realize is there’s a lot of footwork with rhythm that comes with ball handling just like dancing. If your stiff with your dance moves, it will translate in your game, but if you got swag, it will make your handles look smooth. I do dribble to music most of the time.

My guy used the sham god on the guy but for soccer 1:46

Can anybody please tell me the name of the music used please

1:37 i use my track form in the fastbreak when I’m pushing the tempo tht also help me conserve energy. I also played soccer and football

I feel so confident knowing I did a bunch of agility drills for flag football and I have that motor control of my foot work

I been dancing since I was little, started playing ball at 14 and my handles are one of my best traits. And I use music for handle drills or warmups all the time

top tier content as always

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i recently removed the thumbflick from my jumpshot,do you have any tips on how to get used to my new form as quick and effective as possible

Can you make a video on how to get passed defenders with a tighter handle against your primary defender and help side defense? I'm a good ballhandler but when it comes to real games with help defense and stuff i keep messing up the same movements I am great at when i workout

amazing! thanks for your content!! What about an analysis of Kyle Anderson's game??

Jesus Christ loves you

Who are the most fluid, effortless players in the league? 👀

3:36 i thought i was the only one lol. Literally, all the players on our team are flawless on the dance floor

Wow! That's a great looking Indoor basketball court. Keep sharing your basketball wisdom.. you got a new subscriber here!

Gonna do all of these. The general movements, the dribbling to the beat ... also rhythmic, repetitive drills that I come up w that day, I'm excited to mix up my ball handling practice !

Yessir need more RU-vid videos. Can get more details in them

Does signing up for vertical academy cost money I’ve never did this before

14 y/o been hooping for about 2 and a half years and I’m the best player in my grade at school. Thanks heaps. Still going up 🔥 Edit: I’m a great general mover from doing parkour/free running and playing tons of tag as a kid. Yes I could backflip when I was 10 lol too lanky now

I've played football all my life as an defensive back and wide receiver. So when I transition over to basketball it's way easier especially when defending a player.

2 types of movement in basketball: Basketball movement and General movement Get good with general movement will help with fluidity. Train with rhythm is pretty important too. Thank you for the tips coach!

I swam all my life so movement don’t apply to me 😭

Lately I’ve been using a metronome for ball handling and trying to get a faster time everyday

“When you look at the best handlers, they all have a different style; some are more herky-jerky” “They’re all fluid” So that was a damn lie

BRO TRAIN ME I WANNA PLAY IN THE NBA

I thought about the dancing thing for years. and its not that u have to be a good dancer...just that you CAN dance to some extent...enough to look like u belong on the dance floor but if you can't dance at all. 2 left feet... no rhythm....u aint breaking nobody down.... now if u CAN dance pretty well like say john wall...well u see his handles. odell can dance really well and looks like he could have gone pro in almost any sport if he picked it. i believe it helps for defense as well.

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picked up basketball this year made the team as 6th man but i need more moves and tips to get past my defenders easier any tips

Bro said the best ball handlers are good dancers thats not true look at Shaq god handles, worst dancer

That gym so lit

General movement is a good point. Having overall athletic ability as opposed to basketball only skill sets can allow you to be much less predictable, and a better overall athlete. Expand your physical movement.

Amazing stuff, as always

Very insightful comments on the movement aspect of dribbling. I was a dual athlete, basketball and football (soccer), and while I am pretty lacking in the technical aspect of ballhandling, I feel pretty comfortable with the ball in my hands.

1:20 General moves, playing other sports, getting outside comfort zone

Hello, I have an 11 year old...how can I have him learn these techniques . We live in Los Angeles

Too bad I didnt play any other sports and I olayed basketball late. I was just a gamer play games all day then I play basketball because I play 2k and it look cool. I am basicly f ed. Wont be having those smooth handles at this age lol

I'm good ball handler but I'm a terrible dancer my guy. I can't even woah😅💔

u earn my sub coach

I can't dance for anything, but you would think I'm Michael Jackson on the basketball court with my handles lol basketball rhythm is second nature to me, it's like I become someone else on the hardwood.

I really agree with the dancing part and movement thing that’s the reason why ballers are solid in different sports

actually you are not rambling. in art, we do this all the time. trying to find ideas on totally bizarre on unrelated field. i remember george r.r. martin talks about link between stories and plants in the garden.

Basketball is like a music. An Art An attitude. Everything must be in the rhythm Its kind of a mood. Where u like to play and ur pretty good with plyaing llike dat too lazy to speak

That dancing thing is facts. Ever see the video of Derrick Rose “footworking?” Classic 😂😂

Can you give us some exercise for every point of the video ?

I cannot believe what I've just witnessed here!! I was thinking of improving my game while listenning catchies ass songs !!?!@!!?!! So for everything you broke down here, it's a YES FROM ME!!!! Keep up the crazy work!! 😳😃😃👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾👏🏾🇨🇩 from Paris🇫🇷🇫🇷

I do drills but can't seem to apply them in game situations how can I so Mr Coleman especially my ball handling rhythm

May i ask a question that bothers me for a long time? I have small hands compare to my height (5'10) my hand size is more like a girl's hand (slightly bigger); found difficult to dribble the ball at will. Is there a way to change? also i have a big butt, when i try to dribble behind my back, often times ball hit my butt at some point of time lolz. any way to change?

Bro I been telling people that ball handlers make great dancers too. I can guarantee elite point guards could break out some dance moves on the spot 🤣

I started playing bbal at 11 I hope I'm gonna make it

GOD bless

Of course he had to play the whole soccer clip 😂😂😵‍💫

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Could you make attention to detail -Tim Duncan? Thank you so much!

blah-blah-blah- half way through and all you've done is blah blah blah.

At the end of the day, can't most of this be broken down into just pace?

Amazing content. Sounds crazy but it makes perfect sense at the same time

Just coming of a hand injury definitely need this

Hello sir, does jumping rope help build this "general" movement pattern which helps translate to the court?

You are great!!😊thanx

Mr miyagi of ball handling

gotta drop finishing program next

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Does anyone know any drills to become better at rythem and coordination

rhythm and awareness

sheesh new gym

Bro 1:31 - 1:32 you carry the ball. Every time. Don't say the NBA does this because they don't call that shit Edit: 5:18 also

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All you're really saying is that footwork is much more important than people realize

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