How do you get better at dribbling in basketball

Basketball Dribbling and Ball Handling Video Clips, Fundamentals, Drills, and Tips

Most coaches use dribbling and ball handling interchangeably. Though they are linked, the 2 skills are definitely separate.

Dribbling and controlling the ball is a skill that can be practiced alone and is separate from the other ball skills on the court. Ball handling, however, involves knowledge of the game and integrates dribbling, passing and decision-making.

Practicing and improving your dribbling is a simple task. There are innumerable dribbling drills that are in use today that are challenging and effective. The set of drills that have come to be known as "Maravich Drills," (after the late ball-handling wizard Pete Maravich) are widely known. They include drills such as passing the ball around your body, dribble figure 8s, spider dribbling, drop and catch.

Practicing and improving your ball handling requires imagination, as you have to put yourself in game situations.

One of our favorite series of ballhandling drills that helps develop better ballhandlers is the Maravich series! Watch it below.

9 Tips To Improve Your Dribbling & Ball Handling

Here are 9 tips from pro coach Don Kelbick.

1. Dribble the ball hard. The more time the ball spends in your hand, the more control you have of the ball. The harder you dribble, the quicker it gets back in your hand.
2. Head up at all times. Look at the rim or a spot on the wall during all practice.
3. Use your finger tips to control the ball, not your palm.
4. Use your imagination. Picture when and how you would use each of the dribbles.
5. Teach mentality. There is too much dribbling for no reason in our game today. I like to teach that the primary purpose for putting the ball on the floor is to get a lay-up. If you don't have an opportunity, don't put it on the floor.
6. Basketball is a game of length. Work on lengthening the dribble. Work to get your opportunities with 1 dribble. You don't beat defenses with your dribble. You beat people with your feet; you SEPARATE from your defense with the dribble.
7. Basketball is also a game of angles. Try to move in straight lines. Whenever you make an "East-West" move (something that takes you toward the sideline), re-capture a "North-South" path (direct line to the basket) as quickly as possible.
8. Don't do things in 2 dribbles that you can do in 1.
9. Practice outside your comfort zone. Experiment; go faster than you are used to, use your imagination. When working on new skills, don't be concerned with losing the ball. Just pick it up and do it again. If you practice only things that are comfortable, then you will never improve.

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Dribbling Practice

"Maravich Drills" are very good at getting players comfortable with the ball. Below are some examples.

• Dribble Figure 8's - Spread legs about shoulder width. Dribble the ball through and around legs in a figure 8. Can be done multiple ways - front to back, back to front, low dribbles (as many dribbles as possible with dribble about shoe height), as few dribbles as possible (high dribble about waist high), can even be done walking. For even more of a challenge, try the drill with one hand instead of two.
• Spider Dribble - Feet spread about shoulder width. Dribble the ball between your legs in the following manner - left hand, right hand in front of your legs; left hand, right hand behind your legs. Work to as fast a possible.
• Drop and Catch - Hold ball between your legs with right hand in front of your body, left hand behind. Drop the ball and exchange you hand position and re-catch the ball before it hits the ground.

These are just examples. There are too many of these drills to list here. Pete Maravich devised these drills out of his imagination, his need for challenge and his drive to improve. You do not need to be bound by other people's drills; challenge yourself to come up with your own drills.

Dribbling Warm Ups

I prefer to practice skills in combinations that are relevant to multiple aspects of the game. It saves time and instills a great sense of urgency.. It saves time and has a great sense of urgency. One of the ways I do this is to add dribbling into my stretching exercises.

• Hamstring Stretch - While dribbling with your right hand, cross right leg over left. Bend at the waist, touch the floor with your left hand and bring your dribble down to shoe top level. Hold for an 8 count. Reverse position and switch hands.
• Lower Body and Achilles Stretch - Dribble waist high while standing up. Step as far forward with your right leg as you can, keeping your back straight and your left heel on the ground. At the same time bring your dribble forward of your right foot, keeping the ball at shoe-top height. Hold for an 8 count and then stand up. Switch legs and dribble hand.
• Crossover - Same as above except, step forward with left leg. As foot goes to the floor, switch hands, right to left, keeping dribble shoe top height. Cross back when standing up.
• Through Legs - Same as above except instead of crossing over, put ball through legs at shoe top height.
• Multiple Through Legs - Same as above except put ball through legs 3 times (left, right, left) on quick, successive dribbles shoe top height.
• Torso Twist - Spread legs outside of shoulder width, dribble with right hand. Keeping legs straight, bring ball across body to left side, outside left foot and dribble at shoe top height behind left foot.

These are just samples. You can develop a dribble stretch for any part of the body.

Two Ball Dribbling Drills & Videos:

I think the most effective way to improve your dribble, however, is by using 2 balls. Any dribble or drill you can do with 1 ball, you can do with 2. Stationary practice at first will build confidence. Stand on the baseline and try to control both balls. Then start to move. Go half court, then full court. Follow the lines around the court or in any route you can come up with.

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The difference between dribbling and ball handling is intent. Dribbling is the skill of controlling the ball as you bounce it to the floor. Ball handling (at least 1 aspect of ball handling) is what you do with that dribble.

Whether you use it to go to the basket, make a passing angle, escape from pressure or anything else, those situations have to be imagined and practiced.

Here are some situational drills:

• Full Court Lay-ups - Start on the baseline. Dribble full court with right hand in 5 dribbles and make a lay-up, come back with left hand. Then reduce the number of dribbles to 4 and then to 3.
• Chair Changes - Place a chair about 21 feet from the basket. It can be on top, on the wing, or in the corner. Start about 8-10 feet beyond the chair. Dribble straight at the chair. At the chair, use a change of direction dribble (crossover, inside out, behind back, etc) to go beyond the chair and make a lay-up. Try to get to the point where you only need one dribble to get to the lay-up. Practice all the changes.
• Two up - Two back - Set a chair such as in the drill above. Take 2 hard dribbles at the chair. When reaching the chair, take 2 backup dribbles. After the second dribble, push ahead into 1 dribble lay-up or pull-up jumpshot.
• Dropstep Dribble - (works on footwork and ballhanding)
• Chair Curl - This is another great multi use drill. It combines shooting, ball handling and speed and high intensity change in direction.
• Chair Curl Phase 2 (With 2 Chairs)
• Two Ball Dribbling Drills & Moves - Excellent way to improve one on one moves.
• Basketball Pick and Roll Drills

Shooting drills can also be adapted to work on ball handling aspects by adding changes of direction and pivoting to create 1 and 2 dribble opportunities for either jumpers or lay-ups.

Once you have developed a feel for the ball, it's very important that you practice your ball handling in competitive, game-like situations with defenders present. In the DVD 30 Competitive Skill Development Drills, you will find 12 drills that are specific to improving your ball handling skills in game-like situations.

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21 BEST Basketball Dribbling Drills to Improve ALL Facets of Your Handles! (For Home or Gym)

Today’s game rewards players who can dribble at an elite level. Your goal is to have the dribbling skills needed to thrive on the court.

So what do you do? Where do you begin?

At the youth, middle school, and high school levels, most coaches value players who can reliably handle the ball against pressure. Players who can dribble will always have a significant advantage on the court.

How do you get these dribbling skills?

Start by grabbing a basketball and finding a hard surface.

You probably won’t be allowed to dribble on your kitchen tile.

But even if you do not have access to a gym, you can always find a sidewalk or an empty parking lot to practice dribbling.

As the old adage said: if there is a will, there is a way.

Assuming you have the will, these 21 drills will make you a great dribbler in no time!

There are four crucial aspects to becoming a great dribbler:

1. Ball Height & Speed Variation
2. Directional Footwork
3. Body Height Variation
4. Game-Like Comprehensive

Start your dribbling routine with one of the first three components. Once the first three components are mastered, finish with the fourth component.

Be patient as your progress. Always push yourself in every drill to get better.

Here are each of the dribble phases and their corresponding drills.

NBA guards such as Kemba Walker and John Wall do an excellent job of changing speeds and dribble height levels to get to their spots on the court.

Going from a high dribble to a low dribble keeps your man off balance.

Start by practicing dribbling the ball at four heights:

1. Shoulder level
2. Waist level
3. Knee level
4. Sock level

Practicing dribbling at a higher level when you are about to go into your attacking move.

As you go downhill, you will need to keep your dribble low in order to prevent defenders from deflecting the ball.

The first drill simply trains your ability to change the ball height as you dribble the ball.

Drill #1 – Ball Height Changers With One Ball

Start the drill by dribbling at each of the four levels in a stationary place.

Here are the key teaching points for this drill.

• Focus on finger pad control – always dribble with your fingertips, not your palms

• Keep your eyes up – always have your eyes on the rim and know where your four teammates are located on the court

• Stay in an athletic stance – always be in the habit of maintaining an athletic stance while you dribble

• Keep your off hand out for protection – always be mindful of opposing defenders trying to steal the ball from you

Drill #2 – Ball Height Changers With Two Balls

It is the same concept as the first drill, except you will obviously not have an off hand.

For two-ball dribbling, it is crucial to stay in an athletic stance.

You must put an equal amount of weight on each side in order to successfully dribble with two balls at once.

Once your balance is correct, work on dribbling both balls at the same height level.

Also work on ball exchanges at the sock level and any of the other heights.

Drill #3 – Sitting Dribbles

This drill will allow you to focus on height variation and transferring the ball’s momentum.

Key teaching points include:

• Use your core – you will often find yourself in a position similar to doing sit-ups and crunches

• Keep your finger pads on top of the ball – still dribble with your fingertips, not your palms

• Pound the ball for building momentum – it is much harder to dribble at a higher level while sitting down than standing up

Be creative while doing this drill. Dribble over your legs going from left to right – and vice versa!

Drill #4 – Skip Dribbles

Skip dribbles help you change height levels as you dribble.

Key teaching points include:

• Explode up as you jump forward – you want to simulate these dribbles as if you are quickly going full speed from a near standstill

• Keep your hand on top of the ball – as you will dribble the ball higher in this drill, you want to get into this habit because the officials will call a carrying violation if you are not careful

• Pound the ball each time you land on the ground – the harder you pound the ball, the more control you will develop on each dribble

If you are practicing on a basketball court, perform these skip dribbles from the baseline to half court with your right hand. Switch hands on the way back.

If you are practicing on the street, approximate the same distance while doing this drill.

Drill #5 – Standing High Dribble Series

Be creative while doing this drill.

Work on combining four dribbling moves between the crossover, through the legs, behind the back, and V dribbles.

Start with a higher dribbling height to become more comfortable with each combination practiced.

Then as you develop a good rhythm, you can work on a lower height as well.

Drill #6 – Dribble Sprints With Popcorns at 2-3 Spots

Start by dribbling full speed from the baseline to the free-throw line.

Stop at the free-throw line and do popcorn dribbles. Popcorn dribbles are short, rapid dribbles that are stationary.

Go to the half-court line and do more popcorn dribbles.

Then go back to the free-throw line and do more popcorn dribbles.

Once you reach the baseline, do more popcorn dribbles and stop.

The key teaching points include:

• Stop in an athletic stance for balance – it is always important to be the habit of dribbling in an athletic stance

• Use the off hand for protection when popcorn dribbling – you will always use the lower dribbles whenever you are navigating traffic on defense

• Quickly push the ball out in front for dribble sprints – pushing the ball out ahead will allow you to cover more ground

• Keep your eyes up – again, always keep your eyes on the rim

Drill #7 – Wall Touch Series (crossover, through the legs, and behind the back)

Touch the wall after each dribble.

There are three progressions as you do this drill.

Progression #1: Crossover

Progression #2: Through the Legs

Progression #3: Behind the Back

Work on moving the ball around each leg. Go as fast as you can to improve your hand-eye coordination.

Exchange the ball from hand to hand, feeling the ball with your finger pads.

Keep the ball close and tight to your body.

Drill #9 – V Dribbles (5 Progressions)

Experiment with different speeds. Start slow and speed up on each rep.

Without further ado, here are the five progressions for this drill.

Progression #1: Simple V Dribble

Progression #2: V Dribble – Through the Legs

Progression #3: Dribble – Behind the Back

Progression #4: V Dribble – Through the Legs with a Leg Circle

Note: after completing the through the legs move, bring the ball back in front of you with a circle move.

Progression #5: V Dribble – Double Through the Legs

Drill #10 – Through the Legs

Drill #11 – Crossover

Drill #12 – Behind the Back

Start off in an athletic stance.

If you are right-handed, angle your body slightly to the right along with your right foot out in front. The opposite applies if you are left-handed.

Key teaching points include:

• Feel the ball with your fingertips as you dribble

• Keep your eyes up

• Engage your core when increasing the speed

• Prevent moving your body from side to side too much to maintain balance

Many players struggle with the key footwork needed to execute key dribbling moves on the court.

NBA point guards such as Chris Paul have the footwork to execute any move at any time and at any spot on the court.

Drill #13 – Side to Side (1-2 Laterals)

Do a continuous crossover into 1-2 footwork.

As you do the drill, change between speeds and heights to practice certain in-game scenarios.

Drill #14 – Change of Direction (Quick Exchange)

Work on two dribbles followed by a through the legs move.

Focus on exchanging and preparing for the next direction.

Your goal should be comfortably change directions even if you are facing pressure.

Drill #15 – Swivels or Turns (Pivots)

Work on half spins or backward/forward pivots while dribbling.

Do 6 reps with each hand.

This is a good drill to practice immediately before taking a turnaround jumper or if you are near the basket.

Drill #16 – Stop Momentum and Jab Dribbles

Work on two dribbles, alternating with a jab dribble.

Focus on attacking and stopping momentum with a jab dribble.

This is an important skill to master when facing pressure defense.

The jab step creates temporary separation between you and your defender so you can setup your next move.

Drill #17 – Slowing Momentum (Stutter Feet)

Work on bursts of stutters up the court or in a straight line.

This drill mainly applies to when you are attacking the basket in transition.

Also practice the hesitation move and the pull-up jumper in conjunction with this drill.

Drill #18 – Retreat Dribble

After retreating to the starting point, alternate between the crossover, through the legs, behind the back, and the double move.

This is another key dribble to learn against pressure defenses.

Take two dribbles in each direction. Then complete each retreat dribble move with both hands.

Guards like Damian Lillard have mastered the art of changing body height to manipulate the defense.

Lillard always gets his shot off because his body height variation gives him a step ahead of his defender.

Drill #19 – Combo Moves (Stationary)

Do all reps with each hand.

Here are some combinations that you can do.

Double Crossover – always touch one of your hands on the floor to ensure that you stay low.

Double Through the Legs – do it with both hands but start with your primary hand.

Crossover Alternating – switch hand between each rep.

Behind the Back Alternating – switch hand between each rep and touch one of your hands on the floor.

Through the Legs – Behind the Back

Crossover – Through the Legs

Drill #20 – Combo Moves (On the Move)

Take 1-2 dribbles and then execute the move.

Always switch hands between each rep. After you finish with your primary hand, always do the same amount of reps with your weak hand.

Here are some combinations that you can do.

• Crossover Alternating
• Through the Legs Alternating
• Behind the Back Alternating
• Through the legs – Behind the Back
• Crossover – Through the Legs

Players often struggle in the games because how they practice is not how they should play.

You practice like you play. You end up playing like you practice.

It is important to simulate game like situations in your drills.

You are now incorporating the drills you practiced previously into game like scenarios.

Drill #21 – Triple Combination: Stutter, Jab Dribble, Quick Exchange

Drill #22 – Triple Combination: 1-2 Lateral, Attack, Jab Dribble

Here’s a free 30 Day Elite Handles Workout Program that shows you exactly when and how to do all these drills.

We also added a few bonus drills not shown here to take your dribbling to a whole new level.

If you have any questions, let us know!

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exercises and useful tips for beginners

Basketball is one of the most difficult and spectacular ball games. The beauty of the duel depends not only on the number of hits in the basket. The main thing is still the technical aspects of dribbling and passing it. At the same time, you can’t just take a projectile and immediately play like LeBron James. It takes years of hard work to grow a real basketball player out of a child.

Among the many specific terms in this game sport is the concept of dribbling. Translated from English, the word means "to carry the ball" and implies the ability to maneuver with it during a duel. Dribbling training in basketball is aimed at developing this skill in the attacking team, who must not give the ball to the opposing side. The beauty of the game and the result of a sporting event largely depend on how the attacker owns dribbling.

Ways of dribbling

Basketball is a game based on three pillars - dribbling, passing, throwing. Each stage is important, requires skill and affects the course of the game. Dribbling means the maneuvering movement of the attacker on the playing field with the projectile. At the same time, it is forbidden to hold it in the hands, with the exception of the moments of transfer to the partner and when making a throw. In the process of dribbling, it is necessary that the projectile constantly bounces off the floor, and the athlete can touch it with his fingertips or with an open palm.

The dribbler constantly moves around the playing court and maneuvers between the defenders of the opposite team, for which he uses a variety of techniques:

• changes the speed of movement;
• makes sudden stops;
• performs so-called feints with shoulders, arms, head and even eyes.

All these techniques pursue several goals at the same time:

1. Organize the correct direction of attack.
2. Move the ball into the opponent's zone as close to the basket as possible.
3. Beat an opponent and make a successful roll.
4. If a cluster of players from the opposing team has formed around the projectile, then remove the ball from there.
5. Prevent the enemy from taking possession of the projectile, which is especially important in the last minutes of the match.

There are 2 types of dribbling: high and low. The first is performed at high speed and is used in situations where a basketball player needs to quickly move around the court. In this case, the leading arm is almost completely straightened. The height of the bounce can reach the athlete's chest, but the amplitude should be maintained at which the basketball player manages to develop maximum speed.

The second method is also known as shell cover . It is used when it is necessary to dodge an opponent. In this case, the basketball player's legs are bent, the body is tilted forward, the arm is pressed to the body, the rebound is not higher than the level of the knees. Moments of low driving are characterized by the highest intensity.

Dribbling drills

Professional basketball players are excellent at dribbling. Many techniques are very difficult to perform, but at the same time the most effective during martial arts.

Dribbling behind the back

An excellent trick, used by players when they are blocked by opponents from the target and they need to escape, but not give up the projectile. The athlete takes a stance on bent legs and passes the ball from one hand to another, doing it behind his back, covering his body from the opponent.

Dribbling between the legs

A very difficult and effective hold. For its execution, the legs are placed as wide as possible and bent at the knees, one hand is located in front, the other behind the body, the eyes look at the enemy. In this position, the ball is passed from one hand to the other, each time moving between the legs.

Keeping the head up

This means guiding without eye tracking. Only the most experienced players can act like this. With this skill, the basketball player does not need to be distracted by the search and visual tracking of the ball, which makes it possible to concentrate on more serious goals.

Crossovers

This technique also belongs to the category of deceptive and disorienting opponent. The attacker dribbles around the court, hitting the projectile with one or the other hand, “drawing” the Latin letter V. In such a situation, it is difficult for the opponent to understand from which side the attacking actions will follow.

How to learn basketball dribbling at home: tips for beginners

You don't have to be on the court to hone your dribbling skills. This can be done anywhere, because at the initial stage it is necessary to simply get used to the ball, learn how to feel it, hit it, control the rebounds. This can be done in any open area, in the yard and even in the apartment. Start by slapping the ball. This develops the sensitivity of the palms. Keep your wrist as relaxed as possible at the moment of impact.

Another fundamental skill to master at the very beginning is dribbling with the tips of the phalanges. In this case, you should learn to control the impact force and at the same time increase the speed.

To improve the quality of training outside the gym:

• find a friend and train together;
• master the simultaneous dribbling of two balls, alternate hands, then hit both balls at the same time, then in turn, change the rhythm of rebounds;
• learn to dribble not only moving forward, but also sideways or moving backwards;
• practice driving at every opportunity: on the way to the store, to the bus stop, to school, etc., practicing the ball handle in basketball is especially effective when moving on an uneven surface;
• always use both hands during training;
• arrange an obstacle course, use any available items and go through it, changing the configuration of the track from time to time;
• start training with standard exercises, as you master them, you can move on to more complex ones;
• to develop strength in the arms (which is a necessary condition for success in this sport), train them by squeezing a rubber ball. This can be done outside the basketball court and not even during training, but in any free minute.

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Basic Dribbling Basketball Training

When you learn to control bounces, hold the ball confidently, and move along a given trajectory without losing it, you can move on to mastering the classic tricks.

Touching with the tips of the knuckles, not with the palm of the hand

The ability to dribble only with the tips of the fingers, according to many professionals, is one of the main skills in basketball. The projectile should be controlled, but not exerted with excessive effort, and this can be achieved not by slapping it with the whole palm, but only by touching it with the fingertips. The palm should be opened as much as possible, fingers spread out so that the grip area is maximum, but at the same time work only with the phalanges.

Rebound work

Hold the ball in your supporting hand with only your fingertips and tap it on the floor. Hit him firmly and confidently, but not too hard, as this will make it difficult to control. Every time try to catch the ball, doing it gently without effort and tension of the hand, and then hit it in the same manner.

Keeping the hand on top of the ball

For complete control of the ball during movement, the palm must always remain on top of the ball while dribbling. This will prevent the projectile from flying far and will not give the enemy a chance to knock it out. This skill worked out to automatism will also help to avoid accidental catching from below, which is punishable by a fine in the game.

Holding the torso between the guarding opponent and the projectile

Being in this position, you create big problems for the opponent in terms of possession of the ball. The reception is especially effective if several representatives of the opposing side have gathered around you.

Low stance work

Low holding prevents the opponent from taking possession of the projectile. For a successful maneuver, the legs should be bent at the knees, and the body is tilted forward, rebounds should be as frequent and low as possible (not higher than the leader’s thigh). To hone the exercise, you need to learn how to feel comfortable when the projectile is somewhere below. In this case, tilting to the sides is not allowed.

Avoiding Stops

A stop while dribbling must always end with an action, either a pass or a throw. Otherwise, further dribbling, according to the rules, will be impossible, which the enemy will certainly take advantage of.

Timely passing

Masterful dribbling is beautiful, but everything should be in moderation. There are many situations in which it is much more efficient and useful for the team to pass the ball to colleagues. For example, in the case when they are in a better shooting position or if the space between you and the basket is occupied by several opponents.

Do not run before throwing

In this sport, running is prohibited, which includes one step with the ball in hand, especially carrying the projectile while walking or running, as well as moving or changing the supporting leg during a stop. Hence the conclusion: it is necessary to work out the skill of moving around the sports ground without the above-described hitches.

Training Enhancement Goggles

Special goggles have been invented for practicing blind dribbling. They look a little like the ones swimmers use: a plastic frame with rubber straps and a thick rubber shutter at the bottom. The rubber helps the goggles stay tight on the head during training and closes the athlete's view from below. It is this curtain that plays the main role: the basketball player does not see the projectile. This forces him to focus not on the projectile, but on what is happening on the field.

However, you should not overdo it and constantly train with glasses, because the player should always have a complete picture of what is happening . Dribbling training in basketball with glasses greatly improves visual non-contact dribbling.

10 exercises for developing attacking skills of basketball players

Hello, dear visitors of basketball-training.org.ua! Today I want to tell you about a few basic exercises, by regularly performing which you can reach the next level, becoming a really good attacking player.

Yes, many articles have already been written about it and many videos have been made. Yes, we all know a few dozen exercises that promise to make you at least the next Michael Jordan. I will not reinvent the wheel, but will tell you about a series of exercises that just a year ago helped me a lot to improve in the attacking aspects of the game. Let's start the story.

Basketball drills

Mikan Drill

This drill gets its name from the first really big guy in the NBA, George Mikan. Begin to perform the exercise, located on the right side of the basketball basket (a meter and a half from the ring). Take two steps to the left, parallel to the endline, and throw a half hook on the other side of the hoop using your left hand. Without letting the ball fall to the ground, pick it up and take 2 steps to the right (again parallel to the base line) and again throw the ball into the ring with a half hook using your right hand. Try to get into the rhythm and hit 10-20 in a row.

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This exercise will teach you how to attack with a weak hand and turn it into a formidable weapon. Personally, while doing this exercise, already on the second day I began to complete the passages with my left hand. And after a couple of weeks, the effectiveness of the attacks doubled: now the defender had to hold both sides, and I could always attack with the hand farthest from him.

Superman Drill

This exercise is very similar to the previous one. Position yourself almost on the border of the three-second zone (you always want to call it a “trapeze”, but with the change in the rules of basketball, it has lost its usual shape). We perform a throw on the ring with one single difference: do not try to hit the ring! On the contrary, raise the trajectory higher so that the ball, bouncing off the backboard, falls on the other side of the ring. This is where you need to catch him, not allowing him to fall to the floor. Important: try to take no more than three steps to overcome the distance from one side of the ring to the other. Follow the rhythm: let the entire exercise be performed in the same rhythm. Do 10 to 20 repetitions of this exercise.

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Beat the Pro

Imagine that you are playing 1 on 1 against your favorite player. You just need to beat him by being the first to score 21 points. Perform game throws (with deviation, after strides, after crossovers and sudden stops). Be clear about your opponent, how he defends against you, how he tries to cover your every throw, how he waits for the slightest mistake in order to intercept. For each roll you make, you get 1 point. For each miss, the opponent receives 2 points. When you reach 20 points (if you haven't lost before) - you need to make a "buzzer beater" and it needs to be scored. How will you do it: with an incredible deflection after a fabulous dribbling or just hitting the ball with 9meters. Try to beat the best players in your imagination. Important: be realistic when playing against Shaquille, it is foolish to push him with your back or try to shoot the ball while in close contact. Also, it would be wrong to try to overtake Rose or Jordan. In general: adequately evaluate the opponent and try to complicate your life as much as possible.

Shoot the Shot

Do you remember the good old game "Around the World"? Sometimes it is called "Points", but that's not the point. Now we will try to add a hit percentage to this game. Also, we will add a couple of new points to it, the so-called "elbow spot".

In order to advance to the next point, you must make at least 3 out of 5 rolls. Naturally, if the level of your game (and especially your sniping skills) allows you to regularly shoot with a percentage higher than 60%, then increase the number of goals scored to 4 out of 5 from each point. Or up to 5 out of 5 from medium and 4 out of 5 from long range. Total: you have 18 points, 90 throws of which at least 54 must reach the goal. Challenge accepted?

Ball slaps and squeeze

Throw the ball up as if it had bounced off the ring after a bad throw. Jump up, grab the rebound and squeeze the ball as hard as you can with your hands. Imagine that you had difficulty getting this rebound and now they are trying to knock it out from you. Immediately after the rebound, rotate the ball around the body (at different heights): around the head, back, knees and calves. Repeat this exercise 10-20 times.

Figure 8's - with dribble and without dribble

Eight, the famous eight is back, now with dribbling. Do you remember how Petya Maravich taught us how to handle the ball? So, now we are doing the same thing, but using dribbling. For those who find it difficult to perform such dribbling - try to perform the exercise without it.

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Quick hands

This is a cool exercise that is sure to be performed at every training session for young basketball players. Starting position: one hand in front, the second - behind, the ball is between the legs. After releasing the ball, you need to change the location of the hands: if the right one was in front and the left one was behind, then now the ball needs to be grabbed with the right one from behind, and the left one in front. Diversify the exercise: both hands in front, the ball between the legs. We release the ball and catch it with our hands, but from behind. Important: regular performance of this exercise will allow you to develop hand speed, which is very important for performing high-quality and fast feints.

How to do it: 30 seconds first option, 30 seconds second option. Write down how many times you managed to do the first time, and then compare with the results after a week.

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Tom-Tom dribble

This movement is also familiar to many of us. Stand with your legs slightly apart so that you can easily transfer the ball between them. We start with the right hand. We transfer the ball in front of us from the right hand to the left; then from the left hand, transfer under the foot to the right hand. Now with the right hand we transfer the ball behind the back - it turns out to be in the left hand and we send it back (also behind the back) to the right. This is 1 repetition. Repeat 10 times and change hands (i.e. mirror).

Drum dribble

The point is to learn how to quickly and comfortably change the pace of dribbling and its pitch. For example, right after a screen or a run, you may find yourself kicking the ball out from behind (even though you already think your opponent is offside). The most elementary countermeasure is to sharply reduce the height of the dribbling. So, the exercise is that you need to knock the ball on the floor alternately with your right and left hand. Start from a normal static position (legs and back straight) and go down, increasing the intensity of the knocks on the floor. As soon as there is a space between your hands and the floor, a little more than a ball, begin to rise up. Make several series (for example, 5). For advanced players, try this exercise without looking at the ball, or by hitting it with 1 finger of your right hand and 1 finger of your left hand.

Summary

Here is a set of exercises I suggest you do every time you enter the court. Believe me, the results will shock you! Of course, if you are a professional player, then these exercises will be familiar to you and will be given easily.

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