Hesitation and Snatch-Back Series
Attack a cone, sell a hesitation with a shoulder dip, then snatch the ball back low to reset an imaginary defender's momentum before re-attacking.
Ball Handling
- Duration
- 10 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 13–15, Ages 16+
- Equipment
- ball, cones
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Coaching focus: Ball Handling
Ball-handling work develops control at increasing speed and pressure — stationary control first, then movement, then live reads against a defender. Both hands, every time.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- How do you run the Hesitation and Snatch-Back Series drill?
- Attack a cone, sell a hesitation with a shoulder dip, then snatch the ball back low to reset an imaginary defender's momentum before re-attacking. Run it for about 10 minutes with ball and cones.
- What age group is the Hesitation and Snatch-Back Series drill for?
- Hesitation and Snatch-Back Series works well for players in Ages 13–15, Ages 16+, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
- How long should the Hesitation and Snatch-Back Series run?
- Run Hesitation and Snatch-Back Series for about 10 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
- What equipment do I need for Hesitation and Snatch-Back Series?
- You'll need: ball, cones.
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