What is a crossover in basketball dribbling
A crossover dribble is a simply a low, quick bounce in front that allows you to quickly switch momentum and direction so that you can outmaneuver your opponent and drive towards the basketball hoop.
What does it take to do a crossover in basketball dribbling
-Dexterous and agile hands: you need them to maintain excellent control so that you perform the low quick bounce across swiftly as possible without letting the ball slip out of your hands
-Strong and responsive legs: A vital part of the crossover dribble is the ability to act on and counteract on your momentum at the right timing. As soon as you see your defender expose a weak point, which will disappear in a matter of split seconds, you got to attack it.
-Flexible yet sturdy upper-body: This may sound a little contradictory but when you are in motion, your body must move along with the rhythm so that your basketball move look genuine and "sincere." Yet, do not let your body too loose or else you won't be able to control your momentum.
-A deceptive mind: Not only do u have to feign your opponent, but you also have to convince yourself into believing that what you are doing is not a fake, up until the very last moment.
Bear in mind that what makes a crossover ankle busting is the sudden double-change in momentum from forward to the left and to the right
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