Whether you want to create separation between you and your defender or blow by him for an easy path to the basket, being able to handle the ball effectively is one of the keys to a great personal offensive game. Once you've mastered the basics of...
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...
Playing basketball is a great way for kids to stay active. At a time when a great number of young people are sitting around the house watching TV, playing video games and not getting enough physical activity, encouraging them to play basketball is...
If you play basketball, mastery of dribbling is a must. Dribbling drills give players a chance to learn and improve on this fundamental basketball skill. Adding an entertaining twist to the drills makes the participants more excited about the...
In girls basketball, coaches must stress the game’s fundamentals such as dribbling and ball-handling. If a player can’t dribble, she can’t play. Dribbling, or bouncing, the ball is the most elemental aspect of basketball. Once...
Learning good ball handling skills requires extensive practice and repetition. You can practice your dribbling on your own in an empty court or a large section of driveway or sidewalk. Practice with focused drills until dribbling becomes second...
Dribbling is one of the fastest and most effective ways to move the basketball around the floor and past defenders. Players hoping to improve their dribbling skills can use individual dribbling drills to develop superior ball-handling abilities....
The game of basketball is a fun, fast-paced, multidisciplinary sport that requires athleticism, court awareness, shooting skills, and dribbling skills. Dribbling is particularly important for players in point guard and shooting guard positions,...
The less you focus on your dribbling, the better your passing and shooting becomes. Training with a tennis ball helps you stop looking at your hands while dribbling. If you're not looking down, you can pick sharp passes and choose your moment to...
Learning to dribble and effectively handle the ball in a variety of ways is vital if you want to be a good basketball player. Repetition and practice are the only ways to reach your highest level. There are a few cone-dribbling drills you can do...
While you will never have to dribble two basketballs during a game, practicing with two balls will help you feel more comfortable dribbling with either hand as well as increase your awareness and concentration. Dribbling to basketballs at one time...
Dribbling drills are great and any player who wants to improve his game will practice dribbling drills for an hour a week his entire career. The most important thing to master if you want to improve your dribbling skills is to keep your head and...
Dribble-drive motion does not always directly lead to points scored in a basketball game. When it's done frequently and correctly, though, it opens up other aspects of a team's offense. Dribbling through the lane toward the basket can force other...
By the time they reach fifth grade, youth basketball players have a love for the game and a general understanding of the rules, but typically lack a strong foundation of fundamental skills. Performing a few simple practice drills can improve and...
Dribbling is a skill every basketball player should master, and it takes a commitment to training to make it happen. Not only guards need to be top-notch dribblers. Forwards and centers should have a steady hand when dribbling, whether they are...
While some players have flashy ball-handling moves that don't get them anywhere, the through-the-legs crossover dribble is an important skill every basketball player needs to have. Ball handling is just as important to the game of basketball as...
All players have to be able to dribble well on the basketball court. It's not just the point guard's responsibility to get the ball upcourt. He may have the bulk of the ball-handling duties, but all players need to dribble well to be effective...
When it's just you, the ball and the hoop, you can improve your basketball game with practice drills. Before you work on your shot or your dribble, tie on a pair of comfortable athletic shoes and warm up a couple of laps around the court and...
Relay games provide an enjoyable way for students to develop, practice and reinforce the basketball skills of dribbling, shooting, guarding and passing. Initial games should be easy and focus on an individual skill. This promotes an exciting...
As a kid, you dream of growing up to be a star athlete or somebody famous. You play imaginary games in your driveway, pretending to be your favorite professional athlete making the game-winning play. Although a small percentage actually make it to...
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...
Basketball is a sport that requires a player to use both hands. Most right-handed players tend to focus on their right hand in workouts because that is their strongest hand. Gradually, they realize that the lack of focus on their weak hand, the...
You can't run before you can walk and you can't play basketball before you can dribble. Handling the basketball is the first step toward playing the game, but it's not a skill that comes easily. Fortunately, there are plenty of aids to help you...
Fifth grade boys tend to have short attention spans, particularly if stuck in a long, boring basketball practice. When coaching fifth graders, it's important to make practice drills fun so the players stay interested and engaged. But you can't...
Successful basketball players work to acquire mastery of the fundamentals, including ball handling, defense and shooting. Youth players and other beginners should focus on these skills when practicing--but even if you have played for years,...
Working with young basketball players means you're going to be spending a lot of time teaching the fundamentals of dribbling and shooting before you can move on to more complicated topics like zone defense or a full-court press. Basic basketball...
Individual basketball point guard drills are designed to improve your dribbling as well as overall passing skills. While many point guard drills focus on passing and ball handling, some point guard drills will help you improve your scoring and...
Handling the basketball under pressure can be a difficult skill to master, even for veteran basketball players. So for kids, it’s important to practice ball handling skills, including passing, basic dribbling and advanced dribbling. Good...
Exercises to work on the left hand dribble are designed to help you improve your speed and accuracy with respect to your dribbling abilities. While left-handed dribbling drills will help individuals who need to improve at handling the ball with...
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