What Type of Ballhandler Are You? 

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I've never seen a basketball video with an idea like this...this channel is creating original content and not the same cookie-cutout "shooting tips and tricks" videos that I see countless times on RU-vid

u think u know everything about basketball, and then u learn something new with this channel

yall sleep on the fact that instead of resorting to the commonly used voice over for videos, he gives us a potent combination of images and fire instrumentals with text, written in near perfect grammar. The lost art of reading is dying and this channel is giving it life. Good job bro

I'm a turnover prone ball handler

I'm the "lose the ball" handles

These guys know the DETAILS of basketball that 99% of ball players don't even think about

True guards should know when to use any of these 7 types and how to expose people, although I will say every time I’ve dropped someone off an ankle breaker it’s been off shifty handles

I remember learning some of these traits back in high school, back in 2000 when Iverson was blowing up, it was the first time anyone had seen someone dribble the ball from outside what we all called "the box". We were always taught to keep the ball close so we could get to our shots or draw fouls easier. Our coach hated Allen Iverson's game lol Real old school guy, but can't complain when you're averaging 30ppg on crossover setups lol. It's really fun watching the NBA players take what was established in the past and made it more personalised within this current system. The way people are guarding these days allows for more ballhandling opportunities.

I am definitely a loose ball dribbler. It helps when you have long arms and are lanky

This channel is really evolving, I look forward to every video

loose handles are so much fun one thing i like about Durant is his handles

This idea is straight fire. Not only in basketball terms but also as a RU-vid Creator. It's crazy to see the shift with how slowly this channel has developed its content and then a huge change like this, with helping ball-handlers describing each style in detail and helping by making a broad generalization that actually works and even explaining how players can mesh them together. All I can say is congrats man. Waiting for the shifty ball-handler blog/video, especially with James Harden and how he utilizes his shiftiness with his hang dribble size ups and its variations. And damn the tunes.

In my experience, great ball handlers use all 7 for specific situation Loose ball handler- good for when you are trying to get a shot off in iso he backs up shoot, he moves up take it to the rim. loose ball handling also give great rhythm for your shot. You really have to get your defender really out of position for it to work otherwise they usually recover fast which is why i prefer to pull up when using loose handles Tight ball handler- good for when your trying to get a quick bucket or trying to draw in the defense and make a quick pass for an assist. You can also use this type of dribble to make double or triple moves. I also like to use a tight cross over when the defender attempts to steal alot Shifty ball handler- good for lulling defenders to sleep( great for one on ones) . These moves are nice when the defender plays solid defense on you( not too much or too little space) because even the slightest movement out of position or freeze and you have them beat and its also good for beating the help defenders for a sneaky finish. Most elite gaurds use this style of ballhandling in the paint to get off lay ups advanced momentum- good for when you sense the defender is off balance aka in transition, or if a help defender is coming up to close out. These moves are really hard to pull off simply because most players dont have a respectable shot. If you do have a good shot hit a couple shots in the game before utilizing these tactics. Also great to utilize these movements with head fakes deceptive- honestly this isnt really its own style its just something to add to the other styles. This style goes best with the advanced momentum but also pretty well with shift. Its all about mastering your eyes. Nice to use when pass faking, pretending to use screens. The general principle with this is you want your defending thinking you'll do the expected. It takes high iq to not rush opportunities Defensive- good for setting up plays and slowing down the pace of the game. If your always gunning youll just waste energy and make sloppy plays. This style allows you to make good plays, see open lanes, mismatches, cuts. It also forces the defense to gaurd you longer meaning more chance for them to get lazy and mess up.

You know a channels good when you like before watching... keep this shit up

As a student of the game, this channel provides so much detail than I could've ever imagine.

i can see myself in some of these ballhandling types in the past that i excelled at and ballhandling styles that i use now. this was really informative and changes my perspective in basketball and how i play it. i feel like im watching a video game secrets, tips and tricks video except for basketball. keep it up man

Oh and quick tip: The best move ever is the inside out crossover or killer crossover. I gets the defender Everytime and its quick/easy

This song is just fucking perfect. They're playing in rhythm to the music.

Much respect and applause to the owner of this page..I love every video you've made ..the way you break down the game in ways I haven't thought of before is incredible..I never knew that there were so many different type of ball handlers lol ..I never seen a channel like this before ..this knowledge definitely helped improve my game ..thank you

Appreciate all the thought that goes into these.

I'm the pass first/Need a F---KING playmaker type

wow man this video is actually fantastic. you really broke this down to a science. you remind me of like a devin williams from 10000 hours, just instead of talking you have that trade mark text. I never really thought about how there could even be diff styles but this video opened my eyes and i learned alot! please keep em coming.

I'm so good at ball handling that I'm like an nba player. I could be called shaq

I have seen 1000s of basketball analysis videos but this is on a whole another level. Props to you man, keep up the good work!

Probably the most underrated channel that I'm aware of.. you don't just get unique/creative/imaginative minds like this in the youtube basketball scene. Respect.

Haven't watched but IK it will Be fire.

Super awesome content man. This and so many of your other videos could hand I’m sure have helped many improve their overall game, and that is truly amazing! Keep it up!

Earned a new sub. Love the creativity & knowledge put into these videos. Seems pretty focused on enlightening ball players on new things, or at least what may be new to them.

This is one of those rare basketball videos that has structure and is put together perfectly with extreme detail and perfect song choice and I know I will be coming back to this video all the time ! Excellent Job with the vid can't wait for the subscribers to start rolling in !

I'm straight up TO Machine Ballhandler

thank you for this video , I know you worked very hard editing and finding the right clips and I appreciate it

Without a doubt, this series helped my game the most out of all your videos

Gotta keep this up man👍really love ur in-depth analysis and ur understanding of the game, as well as providing accurate and efficient information for us to improve our game:) damn I thought I clicked into a 2k my player video for a sec lmao

I can say I got a lil of everything🤔

still one of my favourite videos up to date, the detail/intricacy is amazing

i cant stop watching these videos dude,this channel is AMAZING! From the educational stuff to the music its absolutely magnificent! Easiest sub of my life!

Best basketball channel I've seen so far . 😎🤙

Shout out to Dennis Smith

I can not wait for you to go more in depth into those styles! Keep it up !

it goes so much deep in the details in the moves itself the players foundation of their game its a work of art KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK

Dude you are a genius keep it up

who else is a tight ball handler

this is one of the most enlightening basketball videos ive watched. cannot wait til you break each one down. im definitely a momentum handler but i wanna be that last one!

keep it up...this channel is the best informative basketball channel in the world, so underrated, for ball handling i think i am 2, and i need to work on reading the defender, since it will save me a lot of energy

I think I’m a shifty loose dribbler bc I love changes of speed and direction but I have long arms

I'm a loose ball handler

youre doing a great service with these vids. thank you! a concept i think is important like this, would be creating space, make or miss you should always think about how much space you created/had. im sure youd make an amazing video about this. again thank you!

This is so original and smart. And you're doing in-depth details too? I'm a fan

I'm not the one to handle balls per se but I for damn sure can say my girl is one of the best ball handlers out there. Her technique is superb and the amount of effort she puts in is phenomenal. She's definitely more careful with balls than the average player but that ain't a bad thing. Overall I'd give her a 👌🏾/10

by any means I love you in the future your gonna have 1000000 subs

i just wanna thank you for this page and this video. now i can learn the different types of ball handlers and put the different styles into my game

This is by far the best basketball channel. It's the attention to detail that improves your game combined with increased athleticism. Bravo

I'm the tragic bronzon type, except that I'm 6'3. In other words, I cant play Basketball

I'm an advance momentum handler but I'm also lanky and have loose ball dribbler traits

This is the type of content I love to see, I'm subbing.

This one of the best basketball channels I've seen in a while, keep it up.

I'd rather be a steve nash,jason kidd, chris paul, jason williams type of ballhandler. That curry, kyrie look down the whole time slows the ball movement down. This is why lebron wants a true point guard. Someone who keeps their head up looking to pass and orchestrate the offense. A pass first point guard protects the ball and finds holes in the D

this is genius I'm going to study the game and learn I love this channel 💯💯🇱🇮🇹🇹🇾

I think this channel has increased my knowledge 10 fold on basketball, at least in the area of fundamental handles and passing. It has really stepped up my knowledge on guard play at least. Do you have any revelations about post players? How they read defenders and how they use their strengths? I really would love to see more videos focusing on that part of the court as well.

Very good work on this one!

And this content is free!

I'm more of a tight deceptive and defensive ball handler

Another great video by this channel, informative, comprehensive and fantastic music selection!

all in all this video is A1 by all standards, content is very detailed to a T and the whole Ora of it just feel natural. Great video

I just do straight line drives

If I could pick three to sum up my handles Tight,Shifty,Deceptive I can blow past my defender with less moves. But my IQ so high I know what to do next just by being a student of the game. I love this channel bro 👏 👍

Bro your videos and channel is on point. Subscribed !

so detailed and informative!! I'm generally a deliberate ball handler with a lil mix of protective. of course I may use the other techniques here and there but those two r most used in my attack game

Deliberate just like my idol Kyrie Irving

Imma lose ball handler cos I keep losing the ball.

this channel.. hip hop music.. original and entertaining content that teaches you about basketball.. keep this up

Most helpful basketball vid I've definitely ever seen thanks so much

what type of ball-handler is westbrook

I'm a deceptive ball handler

this is a great video and you make very unique content that's very helpful. keep it up!

These videos are so informative. Keep up the good work

I'm shifty and momentum

I'm more of a derrick rose ball handler tbh

Protective! Good stuff, can't wait for more

love the idea of this series. I'm a momentum point guard, waiting for that video ;)

Everyone keeps calling me a dribbling center because I’m 6’5😭😭

im a shitty ballhandler

I really really like this channel and these types of videos.

Great work, as usual ✊🏼

best basketball youtube account by far. getting better everyday watching these videos

Amazing breakdown. I'm a loose ball handler but wish i could be a deliberate one!

I definitely am a combination of a few styles. I use that hanging hesitation all the time, and then usually go blazing to the rim. I'm a shorter guy who's close to 300 lbs, but I've got good explosion. I also use the defensive style of ballhandling, as well as reading a defender's momentum and using my eyes to deceive and lull my defender to sleep. My behind the back dribbles come in handy when I'm going for a quick direction change, because it catches the defender off guard. Favorite separation dribble is the stepback, because I'm explosive enough and quick enough to leap backwards and really separate. Great video, this channel is my favorite basketball channel on RU-vid, keep grinding, the analysis is really helping me to evolve my game. 🙌🙌

Huge like great work thanks for all the effort

This is what we need , i thought i know everything about ball handling but this video just proved me wrong , we need more content like this , btw im more to the shifty ball handler

Grew up watching street ball AND1 style dribbling and definitely developed a loose dribble style because of it, but was recently thinking about the different styles and hoe to incorporate them, especially the defensive and tight handles, but this was great to help me think about the sub skills of dribbling

Nice video... I'm looking forward to the individual breakdowns of each style

This was dope, I was watching and I was like okay yeah I that's a little bit of what I do but not really me (I had no real idea of what type of ball handler I could be) and then momentum ball handler came up and I was like OKAY THAT'S ME. You nailed this. That's so cool

When going more in depth to each category I think it'd be really cool to show how best to defend each type of handler

Great video and PLEASE MAKE MORE

This video will definitely help be become a better ball handler , the ability to read the defender really helps.I could always get by people , but reading the defense will make it easier , Thx!

great breakdown!!

I love this channel !! its LIT

I love your playlist. You should make a mix tape

this is amazing keep up the incredible, amazing, just flat out other worldly content and maybe you good do types of finishers and like not just dunking but like layups too and types of shooters