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Basketball dribbling video
Highlights
  • Better Ball Handling - Dribble Like The Pros covers all the techniques, drills, and workouts you'll need to develop great handles...
  • 115 dribbling drills demonstrated by
    twelve yr old phenom Andy Garcia
  • Entire sections on moves such as the Crossover, Spin, Behind the Back, Power Spin, Stutter Step, Pull-Back Crossover, and the Half-Spin and Lean-In!
  • Extreme details on the keys to making all of these moves work
  • 9 dribbling workouts/training methods
The Basics
  • Better Ball Handling is 47 minutes long
  • All the basics for youngsters, then dives into some advanced moves and techniques for older players and pros
  • Ideal for coaches trying to improve their players' dribbling abilities
  • Techniques and drills demonstrated by the most electrifying guards in America
  • DVD Customers also receive a pamphlet that makes the video easy to follow
  • The pictures below are still frames from the video. The text to the right of each picture explains the still
Basketball dribbling video
Chapter 1: Basic Game Dribbling

Chapter 1 explains the three basic dribbling situations that  occur in real games. The techniques in this chapter are basic, but you must master the basics before you can move onto the advanced stuff taught in the next 6 chapters.

One of the most important aspects to becoming a great ball handler is to be able to change from one type of dribble to another - at game speed. This is actually when most dribbling turnovers occur, but Coach Torbett explains how to avoid them.

4 minutes, 39 seconds

Basketball dribbling video - Ball handling  

The video's first chapter covers all the basics. Here, the power dribble is demonstrated by players, and explained by Coach Rick Torbett. Coach is talking in the background, as the players demonstrate the techniques.

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Basketball dribbling video - Dribble  

The final section of the first chapter discusses the reasons a player should dribble in a game. For each reason, two exciting examples are shown side by side. Here, dribble penetration creates a dunk and a three!

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Chapter 2: DRILLS TO IMPROVE YOUR BALL CONTROL AND HAND SPEED

Better Ball Handling's signature chapter! 12 year old dribbling phenom Andy Garcia demonstrates 115  drills to improve your ball control and hand speed.

A counter in the top right corner of the screen (see the  pictures) will let you know exactly what number each drill is, out of 115. Each drill is also named!

The chapter is divided into 10 sections. Examples include Fingertip Control and 2 Ball Stationary. Some of the drills are so difficult that even advanced ball handlers need months to master them. #115 might be the toughest drill you've ever seen, but this 12 year old has it down!!

13 minutes, 22 seconds

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Andy Garcia at work! He's exciting, amazing and only 12 years old! All 115 of the drills he demonstrates will help to improve  your handles. There's going to be at least 20 or 30 drills from this chapter that are completely new to even the most experienced players. You'll have a lifetime of drills to work on.

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Most of the chapter is shown in a format similar to the one  to the left. The drill (in this case the "Double Windmill") comes in on the left side of the screen, taking up a huge area. It stays there for about 4 seconds, before moving to the next two spots for 4 seconds each. In other words, each drill is actually on screen for over 12 seconds! How else could we have fit 115 drills into one chapter?

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Chapter 3: STRAIGHT LINE MOVES

In chapter 3, Coach Torbett dissects straight line moves, such as the Hesitation and Fake Crossover. For  each move, coach explains exactly how the move is  executed, and when it should be used in games. He also gives secrets to getting the most out of the move, and how to set up your defender before using the move.

2 minutes, 56 seconds

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In the picture to the to the left, two players demonstrate the keys to the hesitation. Coach Torbett explains the details, and players with awesome handles do the demonstrating. It's almost as much fun to watch the players' moves as it is to learn from Coach Torbett!

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Basketball dribbling video - Streetball  

Coach Torbett not only explains how to use each move, but also when (in real games) you should use each move. This Better Basketball videos are made to help you in real games!

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Chapter 4: CHANGE OF DIRECTION MOVES

Chapter 4 is similar to chapter 3, except the focus is on change of direction moves. Examples include the Crossover and Spin.

Before you move on to advanced moves (chapter five), you must  master all of the moves in chapters 3 and 4. All advanced  moves are basically an extension of the moves in these two chapters.

5 minutes, 09 seconds

 

Basketball dribbling video - Hoops  

The crossover is certainly one of the most exciting moves in basketball. Coach Torbett breaks down every detail to ensure you develop a true killer crossover - if you're willing to put in the work!

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Basketball dribbling video - Basketball-tips  

Here, Coach Torbett details the between the legs dribble. The action is frozen, as Coach Torbett explains all the keys to making the move completely safe, yet keeping it explosive.

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Chapter 5: ADVANCED MOVES

In the Advanced Moves chapter, Coach Torbett breaks down some of the most advanced and unstoppable moves in basketball. He explains exactly how they work, why the defender will get beaten if you use them correctly, and when to use them in games.
   Examples of Better Ball Handling's Advanced Moves include the Half Spin and Lean In and the Pull Back Crossover.
   Although many of the moves are difficult to master, you can become unstoppable off the dribble, at any level, if you can add them to your repertoire.

5 minutes, 9 seconds

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Many of the advanced moves are to be used against a single defender, but the pull-back crossover is used to get out of double teams. Once you master it, you'll never get trapped and turn the ball over again. How does it work? Buy the video!

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The players that demonstrate the moves on Better Ball Handling are explosive and exciting. You'll see exactly how the best players use the most advanced moves. Here, the keys to the Double Crossover are explained.

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Chapter 6: TRAINING

In this chapter, Coach Torbett explains 9 workouts you can use to improve your dribbling skills. The methods are unique and fun. Working on your handles will never get boring with the training methods in this chapter.

There are workouts you can do by yourself, with a partner, or against a static opponent such as a chair.

6 minutes, 51 seconds

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Hyper moves is one of the most entertaining and fun ways to improve your handles. Here, 3 players demonstrate as Coach Torbett explains. By the way, watching these 3 point guards demonstrate hyper moves may be worth the price of the video by itself!

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Here, 4 players work on a fun and effective way to improve your ball handling skills. Coach Torbett talks as the players demonstrate the workout, and text appears in that top right area every so often to give some extra info.

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Chapter 7: GAME HINTS

The Game Hints chapter is a phenomenal tool for players of all abilities, from pros on down.
   Coach Torbett gives 9 simple but effective ways that you can beat defenders in games. Examples include how to avoid the big brother pick, and how to execute the safety spin.
   Even professional point guards will learn something from this chapter. There's a bunch of rare information packed into just a few minutes.
If you've ever found yourself getting into traps or having your pocket picked, and you can't figure out why, this chapter will have the answers!

4 minutes, 41 seconds

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The hints chapter is full of simple things you can do to help yourself in games. Here, the offensive player makes one of the most common, and most costly, mistakes! What is it? Buy the video!

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Here, Coach Torbett explains Angling, an easy way to draw fouls on your opponent and ensure he can't recover. Like all of the game hints, angling is simple, yet extremely effective.

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 INTRODUCTION, CONCLUSION, & FINAL THOUGHTS
 

Better Ball Handling also features an intro and a short ending. But even these sections contain some valuable techniques. For example, in the intro Coach Torbett explains exactly how the hand and fingers should function when dribbling, and then he goes into a rare but powerful secret to developing great handles.
   Better Ball Handling may be Better Basketball's most entertaining video. With Better Shooting, Better 1 on 1 Defense, and Better Passing, Better Basketball's Fundamental Four are the ultimate collection of basketball's fundamentals.

 

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