How to Dribble a Basketball Between Your Legs

Many players dribble between their legs as they focus on the court action in front of them. Dribbling is also a great way to elude a defender.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Athletic Socks
• Basketball Uniforms
• Basketball Hoops
• Basketball Shoes
• Basketballs
• Basketballs

1. Stand with your feet staggered about shoulder-width apart, with the toes of your back foot even with the heel of your front foot.

2. Hold the ball in your dominant hand.

3. Bend your knees a touch.

4. Bounce the ball to a spot directly underneath you so that it bounces up on the other side of you.

5. Contact the ball with your other hand, returning the ball to the front by bouncing the ball at the same spot.

6. Keep a continuous motion front-to-back-to-front until you feel comfortable, and can do it without looking.

Tips & Warnings

• If you feel the need, widen the gap between your feet before dribbling between your legs.
• This is a good misdirection dribble move. Use this dribble when you're approaching a defender to blow past him.
• Bend your knees a bit more the faster you're moving.
• The faster you do this move, the harder it is for an opponent to stop you.
• If you have any condition which would impair or limit your ability to engage in physical activity, please consult a physician before attempting this activity.

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on 8/30/2006 The purpose of the dribbling between the leg is to shield the ball from defenders. So when you dribble between your legs, make sure to keep your feet or knees between the defender and the ball, so when they reach for it, all they will get is your knee.

on 8/8/2006 Drive in at top speed, then as you approach a defender, slow down, dribble the ball between your legs and drive to the basket.

on 11/22/2005 This trick can be used in a game situation, but it is best for one-on-one. While dribbling, be ready to dribble between your legs. When your defender reaches for the ball, dribble between your legs to move the ball out of the way, then blow by your defender while he is off-balance.

on 11/22/2005 Don't just dribble it back and forth between your legs the same way, switch it up. You can do a dribble walk - dribble it under your left leg, take a step with your right leg, and dribble it under that leg. It adds much more style than standing still and going back and forth.