Basketball players can improve their ball-handling and play-making ability by using two basketballs when they practice. Dribbling two balls at the same time increases a player's dribbling ability and dexterity. It also can help improve confidence and creativity. Players who learn how to handle two basketballs at the same time become dependable ball-handlers in game situations.
Mid-Court and Back
Start off at the baseline underneath the basket. Dribble a ball in your dominant hand, and as soon as the ball hits the floor, dribble a second ball as well. Start walking as you dribble. This will be a controlled dribble, and the pace will be slow because you must get used to dribbling two balls at once. Once you reach midcourt, break into a jog until you get to the far endline. Turn around at the far endline, walk while dribbling both balls to midcourt, then jog to the next endline while dribbling.
Two-Ball Pass and Shoot.
Start at half-court, with one basketball in each hand, and dribble until you have reached a cone that has been set up at the top of the key. When you reach the cone, pass the ball in your dominant hand to a teammate who is standing on the left side of the court. Cross over with the other ball so it now is in your dominant hand, take two dribbles, and shoot. Do this drill five times at each practice session.
Two-Ball Shooting Drill
With this drill, you need three players and two basketballs. Player 1 is near the backboard in rebounding position. Player 2 is on one of the edges of the free-throw line. Both players have basketballs. Player 1 starts at the three-point circle and runs to his right. When he stops, player 2 passes him the ball, and player 3 shoots his ball. Player 1 passes his ball to player 2, then rebounds player 3's shot. Player 2 makes another pass to player 3 after he runs to the left. Player 3 shoots after receiving the pass. Player 3 should end up taking 10 shots. Each player should have a chance to work all three positions.
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