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Player Tips: Ball-handling Warmup with Ohio State Commit Bruce Thornton

February 18, 2022
Ohio State commit Bruce Thornton demonstrates a ball-handling warmup drill that helps him prepare for intense training sessions.

Bruce Thornton, one of the top point guards in the 2022 class, shares a ball-handling drill he uses to warm up before workouts. The Ohio State commit from Middletown High School in Milton, Georgia demonstrates various movements including throwing the ball back and forth, circling it around his head, waist, and below his knees.

This fingertip-focused drill helps Thornton wake up his hands and build hand-eye coordination before training. The warmup routine has become an essential part of his preparation, helping him feel confident and ready to perform at his best during practice sessions.