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Basketball: Stop Start

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DESCRIPTION

Dribble forwards 2 paces. Stop approach, but keep dribbling. Repeat the movement forwards.

COACHING POINTS

  • Keep the body weight low.
  • Do not stop dribbling the ball otherwise this will be a double dribble.

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