We like to mix it up during warm-up and on recovery days. This is a great drill to work on overall ball handling, balance and hand speed.
Enjoy the video below and the wise words from one of the best trainers in the 1980’s Mr. Miyagi.
Catch a fly with chopstick
Keys to the Card Catcher:
1. Stance
2. Proprioception-reaction
3. Ball handling
About Michael Atkinson
Mike Atkinson,CSCS, is the owner of Elite Pro Performance and the on court performance director at Sierra Strength & Speed. Considered to be a specialist of Keiser performance equipment, Mike is known as a hybrid basketball performance trainer focusing on strength, movement, and basketball fundamentals. Atkinson’s experience and current work with NBA Player Development Specialist Aubrey McCreary has given him a unique set of skills to train players on sports specific patterns and positioning at a professional level. Atkinson’s training experience includes work with numerous NBA draftees, multiple Division 1 athletes, and other professional clients. He has also worked as a performance consultant in the NBA Development League and has directed basketball performance training camps and clinics for youth athletes on the West coast.
