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In basketball, a crossover is a vital maneuver for getting past a defender. In freestyle soccer, a crossover is a fun and flashy trick. Mastering either technique will train your agility and coordination.
Steps
Basketball Crossover
Master dribbling skills. Learn these before you try a crossover. You'll need to be able to dribble with both hands and pass the ball between them, without looking at the ball.[1]
Dribble the ball on one side. The goal of the crossover is to fool the defending player so you can slip past. If you plan to move to the left, start by dribbling with your right hand. If you plan to move to the right, dribble on your left side instead.- Dribble hard to keep possession. The ball should return to your hand right away after it hits the floor.[2]
- This is most convincing when you start out on your best side, dribbling with your dominant hand.
Lie with your hands and eyes. For this trick to work, you have to sell it with your body language. Keep your eyes focused in the direction you don't plan on moving. Keep your feet and shoulders aligned toward that direction as well, but be ready to pivot at a moment's notice.[3]- Make occasional eye contact with the defender.
- Keep your knees bent. Straight legs will slow you down.
- Feint in the wrong direction. Hesitate for a split second, then make a tiny lunge in the direction you've been looking. Ideally, the defender will reflexively move to block you, leaving him off-balance.[4]
- Lift the leg on the side you're pretending to move.
- Drop the ball out of reach. When the defender moves toward you, reverse the feinting motion. Drop the ball down out of their reach, and hunch low to the ground. The ball should land directly below your nose. For the rest of the crossover, the ball should remain below your waist, and preferably below your knees.[5]
- Cross the ball to your opposite side. Keeping your hands below your waist, cross the ball to your undefended side. You can either pass the ball between your legs, or just in front of your knee. Keep your head up as you do this.[6]
- This is the most difficult part of the crossover. Practice while standing still, with your legs apart and your eyes on the ball. Once you've mastered that, practice with your eyes straight ahead. Finish by practicing while jogging, then running.
- Follow through with your empty hand. The hand that was originally dribbling should follow through after passing, barely touching your opposite knee. If you can make this part of one, smooth motion with the crossover, you probably have the correct technique.Advertisement
Freestyle Soccer Crossover
- Start the juggle. Pop the ball up in the air.[7]
- Juggle a little. Put in a few juggles.[8]
- Pop the ball up to about waist-height.
- Quickly follow up with both legs
- Swing the leg you're not juggling with over the ball.
- Juggle the ball once with the other foot.
- Finish up you've made the move.[9]Advertisement
Expert Q&A
Tips
Basketball
- Watch the defender's hips. This is usually the most reliable way to check which direction the defender will travel.Thanks
- When you swing your leg over the ball, be quick. Otherwise, you might not have time to complete the trick.Thanks
- Follow up quickly with the midair juggle after you bring your leg over.Thanks
Soccer
References
- ↑ https://www.breakthroughbasketball.com/fundamentals/ballhandling.html
- ↑ https://jr.nba.com/how-to-dribble-a-basketball/
- ↑ https://www.stack.com/a/deception-in-basketball
- ↑ https://www.streetdirectory.com/travel_guide/41032/recreation_and_sports/basketball_basics_faking_and_moving_without_the_ball.html
- ↑ https://www.usab.com/youth/news/2010/01/the-crossover-dribble.aspx
- ↑ https://www.usab.com/youth/news/2012/08/the-between-the-legs-dribble.aspx
- ↑ https://www.soccerxpert.com/soccertips/id1202.aspx
- ↑ https://www.soccerxpert.com/soccertips/id1202.aspx
- ↑ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=tbsU706tlrk
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To crossover in basketball, dribble the ball with your right hand if you plan to move left, or with your left hand if you plan to move right. Keep your eyes focused in the opposite direction you plan go to mislead your opponent. Then, hesitate for a second before making a tiny lunge in that direction. When the defender moves toward you, reverse the motion and drop the ball down out of their reach. Stay low to the ground and cross the ball to your opposite side. For tips on doing a crossover in soccer, read on!
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