Stationary Combo Countdown
Perform a set combo of dribble moves for a descending count from ten reps down to one without looking at the ball. Simple progression builds hand speed and eyes-up habits for younger players.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Perform a set combo of dribble moves for a descending count from ten reps down to one without looking at the ball. Simple progression builds hand speed and eyes-up habits for younger players. Run it for about 6 minutes with ball.
Stationary Combo Countdown works well for players in Ages 4–6, Ages 7–9, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Stationary Combo Countdown for about 6 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
You'll need: ball.
Coaching Stationary Combo Countdown?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Stationary Combo Countdown into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
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