Activity
Crossover Dribble Fake
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Handball
Technique: Feinting & Deception
Crossover Dribble Fake
Learning Outcomes
Develop the ability to use a crossover dribble to fake a change of direction.
Description Of Activity
Students dribble towards a passive defender. They perform a crossover dribble (changing the ball from one hand to the other in front of their body) as if to go in that new direction, but then continue dribbling in the original direction or change again.
Variations
Perform a double crossover fake.
Combine the crossover with a step fake.
Practice the crossover at different speeds.
Coaching Tips
Encourage a sharp and convincing crossover motion.
Focus on maintaining control of the ball during and after the fake.
Remind students to keep their head up to see the "defender."
Equipment/Material Required
Handballs, cones (optional for marking defender position)