How to Dribbling Basketball Drills

Introduction to basic dribbling basketball drills. This is a simple dribbling drill that anyone that picks up a basketball and practice and learn today.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

1. The dribbling basketball drill begins with the player in a ready position, with knees slightly bent and bending forward from the waist.

2. The player first begins dribbling basketball trying to get a steady rhythm going, and then dribbles the ball out and around the back between both legs and then performing the same action around the other leg.

3. This part of the drill can be performed as many times as necessary to develop a steady and consistent dribbling basketball rhythm, making sure to maintain thorough control of the ball at all times.

4. This dribbling basketball drill can further be expanded to include the same maneuver, only with the player dribbling basketball closer towards the ground in tighter bounces.

5. The ball is again dribbled out and behind one leg and out from between the legs, alternating between both legs.

6. This should also be done as many times as necessary to develop a fluid and consistent dribbling basketball rhythm with as much control as possible maintained at all times.

Tips & Warnings

• These types of ball handling drills are particularly helpful for both offensive and defensive maneuvers, and can prevent your opponent from stealing the ball from you as well as enhance your overall dribbling basketball skills.
• Hand to eye coordination is one of the most effective skills to develop when playing basketball, and drills that focus on dribbling basketball are some of the most beneficial ones to practice in that regard.
• Aside from improving your hand to eye coordination, this dribbling basketball will also allow you to develop the skills necessary to keep your opponent off balance, and will generally improve your comfort level and confidence in handling the ball. These types of dribbling drills can be performed as part of a group activity, or if more focus is desired, by one player at a time.

Resources

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