Drill

Drills

Basketball

Cross-Line Change of Direction

Crossover timing

8 min
3 x 6 each direction
Beginner

Why this drill

tighten change-of-direction mechanics.

Setup

Use a court line as the change point.

How to perform it

  1. 1Approach, plant, cross low and move the body past the ball into the new direction.

Key feel

Move your hips, not just the ball.

Success cue

Ball crosses below control height and body changes direction immediately.

Recommended reps

3 x 6 each direction

Progression

Add defender shadow pressure.