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How to ball as hard as Pat the Roc

The self-proclaimed World’s Greatest Ball Handler, seen in Matt and Kim’s new video, offers a series of tutorials on his website.

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By now you’ve probably seen the new YouTube hit from Matt and Kim, “Let’s Go,” the first single off the Brooklyn duo’s forthcoming album, Lightning.

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In truth, it’s more of a highlight reel than a music video, spotlighting the dazzling dribbling skills of Pat the Roc, a Maryland-based point guard and the self-proclaimed World’s Greatest Ball Handler.

Born Patrick Robinson, he’s a one-man Harlem Globetrotters, with a distinct flair not seen since Nike’s freestyle rhythm commercials. What’s perhaps most impressive about the video is that it was apparently completed in one take, meaning Robinson didn’t miss a beat in nearly three minutes.

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While some magicians won’t reveal their tricks, Robinson has taken the opposite approach. He hosts a basketball camp and has uploaded a series of instructional videos to his personal website.

Want to ball this hard? Pay attention. Here’s a Robinson’s personal how-to guide to his 5 signature moves.

1) The Crazy Legs

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2) The Over Yonder

3) The Kick Pass

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4) The DC Crossover

5) The Cyclone

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