Learning to dribble is one of the most important thing for all basketball players to learn. While many observers may think that ball handling and dribbling is the point guard's responsibility, all players benefit from knowing how to dribble. The shooting guard can get open for shots when he can dribble. The power forward can get a step open for his offensive game. A big man who can dribble will help his team's low post scoring and passing. Drills can help players improve their dribbling skills.
Step 1
Set up five cones past midcourt about 4 feet apart from each other. As you cross midcourt, dribble to the right of the first cone, the left of the second cone, the right of the third cone and follow in that manner for the two remaining cones. The player must keep his head up in order to get the most out of the drill. This will help a player learn to dribble with both hands.
Step 2
Start off under the far basket with two basketballs. On the coach's signal, dribble the one in your dominant hand and when you hear that ball hit the ground, dribble the other ball. Walk and dribble until you get up to midcourt. At that point, break into a jog as you dribble both balls. Continue to jog and dribble both balls until you get to the endline. Then t,urn around and walk and dribble to midcourt. Finally, run and dribble as you go back to the starting point. Take a one-minute break and repeat the drill.
Step 3
Conduct the up-and-down dribbling drill. In this drill, start out dribbling the ball at waist height. Gradually put more pressure on your dribble until the ball starts to bounce higher. Keep going with your dribble until it is bouncing to a point where you can still control it. Then, start taking something off the dribble until the bounce comes down and then dribble it as low as possible. When it is only a few inches off the ground, start dribbling it harder again until you are back at the starting point. Do this for two minutes, take a 30-second break and repeat the drill.
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