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Figure-Eight Dribble

A ball-control move that teaches you to change direction and switch hands without losing the rhythm.

How to do it

Take a wide, low stance and guide the ball in a figure eight around your legs. Alternate hands between your legs, using small controlled dribbles. Keep the path smooth before increasing your speed.

Coach cues

  • Wide and low, trace the eight!
  • Small controlled dribbles!
  • Smooth path, then speed up!

Guides with this drill

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Train it with a coach.

DribbleLift plays this demo picture-in-picture while you dribble, with voice cues in your ear. Start with a free assessment to see which moves to work on first.