Dribbling is an important skill in basketball because it is the only way for a player to advance or move the ball individually. Players must be able to dribble while moving fast and control the ball all while keeping their eyes focused on other things developing on the court. By implementing a few practice drills, players can work on honing their ball handling without looking down at the basketball.
Step 1
Wear specially designed blinders or a blindfold while you dribble so you cannot see the ball. This forces you to get the feel of the ball without looking at it. Companies make specially designed blinders that look like glasses, but instead of lenses, they feature special extensions to prevent you from seeing down.
Step 2
Practice dribbling the ball extra low, as low as you can while still controlling the ball. Dribbling low not only helps keep the defense from stealing the ball, IHoops says that the lower you dribble the easier it is to control without looking.
Step 3
Perform two-ball drills that force you to dribble two basketballs at one time. There are a variety of two-ball drills, most of which involve moving and either simultaneously or alternating the dribbles in each hand. By dribbling two balls, it is impossible to watch both balls at once, thus you begin to get the feel of the bounce without seeing it.
Step 4
Add a behind-the-back dribble to your drills. When you dribble behind your back, it is impossible to see the ball behind you so not only do you develop a new move, but you get the feel for the dribble.
Things You'll Need
- Basketball
- Blinders or blindfold
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