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in-and-out dribble

What does in-and-out dribble mean?

A dribble move faking a crossover by moving the ball inward then back out in the same hand to freeze the defender.

"His in-and-out froze the defender and opened the lane."

Origin

Streetball/handle move; ball goes 'in and out.'

Frequently asked questions

What is an in-and-out dribble?
It's a move that fakes a crossover by pushing the ball inward then pulling it back out with the same hand to freeze the defender.
How is an in-and-out different from a crossover?
A crossover switches the ball to the other hand, while an in-and-out only fakes that switch and keeps the ball in one hand.
How do you use an in-and-out dribble?
You use it to make a defender lean the wrong way so you can blow past them in the original direction.
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