What is the purpose of having “great handles”?
For us it would be:
- getting from point A to B
- creating separation from the defender
- create an advantage
- staying in control under pressure
That’s why when we work on “ball handling” with our older players, you won’t see stationary ball handling drills for 10-20 minutes.
We like to focus on game-like situational drills that force the player to make the decisions while dribbling the ball.
If you work on game skills you will get in game results.
Joerik Michiels is co-founder of Elite Athletes and is the Skill Director and soul of the Elite Academy.
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