How to Improve Basketball Handling With Twister

Ball Handling is an essential skill for every basketball player. This article focuses on a drill that can improve your ball handling: "Twister." This drill provides great training for ball awareness and control. It is called "Twister" because your arms simulate a twister when doing the drill.

Things You'll Need

  • Basketball
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Instructions

    • 1

      Spread your legs so your feet are positioned just beyond shoulder width.

    • 2

      Bend at the knees while keeping your back straight.

    • 3

      Position the ball between your legs at knee level.

    • 4

      Hold the ball with your right hand in front of your knees and your left hand behind your knees.

    • 5

      Quickly switch hand positions (by moving your right hand behind your knees and left hand in front of your knees) without letting the ball hit the ground.

    • 6

      Switch your hands back to their original position without letting the ball hit the ground.

    • 7

      Repeat this process for 30 seconds.

Tips & Warnings

  • For beginners, it is OK if the ball hits the ground--just catch it as it bounces up.

  • Once you are comfortable with the exercises, increase your speed to maximize your growth as a ball handler.

  • Keep your head up while doing the exercises--trust your feel for the ball and don't depend on looking at the ball, as you cannot look at the ball while playing in a game.

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