How to Dribble a basketball

The basics behind controlling a basketball in a fast and furious sport.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A basketball is the main requirement.

1. Basketball dribbling is an essential skill to learn. Even at the most basic level, here is what dribbling does for a player. Dribbling allows a player to change position on the court without giving up possession of the ball. The behind the back dribble happens when you want to shift easily from left to right or from left to right dribbling. You are in control of your dribbling and makes you harder to be anticipated where you are going. First and foremost you have to understand that in basketball you just do not have to shoot and shoot but you also have to dribble as well in order to score closer and surely.

2. If a player dribbles, stops his dribbling action, and then dribbles again, he is said to have discontinued his dribble. Palming is another violation which occurs when a player momentarily stops his dribble by turning his wrist and "cupping" the ball. It only takes a sunny side up egg to have it cook so does the behind the back dribble, it's easy to learn yet effective for your offensive skills. Low dribble is used for control and to keep possession of the ball when closely guarded.

3. A Good Player knows the following:
   Control Dribble
   Knees are bent.
   One foot ahead of the other to protect the ball.
   Speed Dribble
   Push the ball out in front of you.
   Use movement in the open court.
   Head is always up.
   Dribbling mistakes occur when the dribbler watches the ball.
   All moves must be done quickly and low to the ground.
   The temptation to dribble is strong.
   High dribble is used for speed.
   Dribbling is done mostly with the fingers, which are spread, keeping the palm of the hand off the ball.
   You will notice that the palms of your hand are not used in shooting, passing or dribbling! This enables a player to get that fingertip control which is so important in basketball.
   The weight of the body is forward and on the balls of the feet.
   The head is kept up so that the player can see his teammates and opponents.
   A good dribbler learns to keep his body between the ball and his opponent.

Resources

• Basketball Workouts

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on 2/25/2008 I dont realy know how to dribble good. Every time i get the ball i hold the ball. but im trying to practice on dribbleing.