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The Harlem Globetrotters, like many in the U.S., are trying to make the best of social distancing and quarantine life

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The Harlem Globetrotters, like many in the U.S., are trying to make the best of social distancing and quarantine life
The Harlem Globetrotters, like many in the U.S., are trying to make the best of social distancing and quarantine life

COVID-19 may have derailed the current Harlem Globetrotters tour but nothing can stop them from making trick shots at home

SHOWS: CATERSVILLE, GEORGIA, UNITED STATES (DECEMBER 6, 2019) (HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS-ACCESS ALL) 1.

VARIOUS EXCERPTS OF HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS ON TOUR.

HARRISBURG, PENNSYLVANIA (MARCH 29, 202) (HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS-ACCESS ALL) 2.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS', HANDLES FRANKLIN, SAYING: "Harlem Globetrotter fans from around the world, welcome to this episode of "Home Learning and Fun with the Harlem Globetrotters".

My name is Handles Franklin.

I'm sure you weren't expecting to be learning from home right now.

Just like I wasn't expecting to be home from our tour.

But let's learn some new things together and have a little fun in the process." 3.

WHITE FLASH 4.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS', HANDLES FRANKLIN, SAYING: "Automatic!" 5.

HANDLES FRANKLIN MAKES AMAZING SHOT UNDER HIS LEGS FACING AWAY FROM THE BASKET 6.

(SOUNDBITE) (English) HARLEM GLOBETROTTERS', HANDLES FRANKLIN, SAYING: "The "C"..cooperation.

The "H" healthy mind and body." 7.

HANDLES FRANKLIN MAKES AMAZING SHOT WHILE KNEELING AND FACING AWAY FROM THE BASKET "The "R" responsibility and that's our famous cheer program.

The "C" cooperation......" 8.

WHITE FLASH 9.

HANDLES FRANKLIN WITH FANCY BALL HANDLING TO GLOBETROTTERS THEME SONG.

STORY: With COVID-19 restricting the Harlem Globetrotters' ability to play in arenas or visit schools and hospitals with their various outreach programs, the iconic team launched a series called "Globetrotters At Home." It's an educational resource for educators, parents, and K-8 students learning over the internet.

In the first episode, Globetrotters player/coach Handles Franklin makes no-look trick shots on his backyard court while providing important lessons for kids.

In the full video, Franklin makes one shot for every letter in the team's "C.H.E.E.R.

For Character" assembly.

(Production: Peter Bullock)

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