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Sophie Cunningham's Offseason Ball Handling Upgrade
17 Sep
Summary
- Sophie Cunningham intensely trained her ball-handling skills during the offseason.
- A video showcased her drills focusing on rhythm and change of pace.
- She is expected to return for the Fever against the Toronto Tempo.
Indiana Fever player Sophie Cunningham has dedicated her offseason to rigorous skill development, focusing significantly on her ball-handling abilities. This period of intense training, separate from her participation in the FIBA World Cup, has been highlighted in a recently shared video.
The training clip, posted by 'Coach P' on X/Twitter, demonstrates Cunningham working on drills designed to improve her handle. The accompanying caption emphasizes the importance of developing ball and foot timing, rhythm, and change of pace, noting that elite players master these intricate details.
This focused effort on refining her skills comes as Cunningham is set to return to the court for the Fever. She is expected to play in the upcoming game against the Toronto Tempo this Friday. This season, Cunningham has been a notable contributor, averaging 8.3 points and 1.3 assists per game, and has been nominated for the Sixth Player of the Year award.
