Comments on: Three Crosses and “The Street”

By: Sean Couch

Sean Couch — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 16:01:57 +0000

Perl’s cross was ultra-low, body positioning was always
in a low crouch with shoulders down. Had trouble in the pros
with that because he lacked the explosion to finish over taller players. However, he had no problems getting by people.

Steph’s cross was upright hesitation similar to Paul believe it or not. His footwork isn’t on Paul’s level. Paul’s rhythm is smoother and his foot work is choppier allowing him to change directions quicker. Both crosses are elite given both their accomplishments.

By: Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love

Bobbito Garcia a.k.a. Kool Bob Love — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 21:46:00 +0000

tim hardaway credited his crossover to none other than BK’s master of the in and out dribble Pearl Washington. and i always thought marbury’s success with his crossover was actually taking his right hand and crossing the ball in the air by his waist then dropping it off his right hand on his left side, similar to how jordan and doc rivers used to do it back in the ’80s.

By: Seldom Seen

Seldom Seen — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:35:03 +0000

cool but no Tim Hardaway?

By: Jeremy Ripley

Jeremy Ripley — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 05:53:15 +0000

Uhh…I’m too jealous of Chris Paul!

I remember watching an Isiah Thomas “Hoops Tips” video (or something to that effect) and he mentioned bringing the crossover below the knees. Since then, I’ve done the same. It’s a great way to get do some teaching when your defender gets to reaching…