Basketball Training

The Whirlwind [Video Demonstration]

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This move is fairly testing, but the results are very impressive. It would be best to practice the motions of the trick before attempting it on a court.

Dribble the ball between your legs to your right hand, and immediately perform a clockwise spin move.

As you are halfway throu...

The Sideboard [Video Demonstration]

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You may have seen this trick performed by A.O., and it’s a real beauty if you can get it right. The move is far easier if you have a padded backboard, as many metal boards found on street courts are too thin.

Dribble down the right-hand side of the court, towards the block.

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The Hypnotizer [Video Demonstration]

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Another move made famous by Sizzle himself, the Hypnotizer can be spectacular. This trick is only effective when your defender is playing you very closely.

Crouch down very low to the ground and dribble the ball rapidly behind your back.

Having done for this for a few seconds, c...

The Sucker [Video Demonstration]

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When executed properly, few moves are as effective at embarrassing a defender as this.

Dribble towards the basket, making sure that your defender stays close to you.

When you reach the block, dribble the ball softly and catch it between your thigh and the back of your knee as you tur...

Put It In The Air [Video Demonstration]

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This move truly is a classic, and can be seen being carried out by Hot Sauce in several of the mixtapes.

With your defender close, fake the ball over their head so that you are holding it behind their neck.

Throw it straight up in the air and run a few paces to one side. The def...

The Blessing [Video Demonstration]

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This move can be performed while dribbling with either hand, but we’ll assume that the right is being used. While fairly simple, anyone who has seen it will tell you how stylish it looks.

Dribble low and fast until your defender crouches down.

Straighten up and put your le...

Off the Heezy [Video Demonstraion]

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This is a favourite of A.O., who has pulled the move off on various mixtapes. An optional extra is to pull the defender’s headband over their eyes prior to attempting the trick.

Dribble low and fast to draw the defence towards you.

When they crouch into the defensive posit...

The Flick [Video Demonstration]

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The Flick is best used in freestyles, although it can also help to create space between you and your defender. Check out the video below to see how it's performed.