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How to become a great dribbler 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.
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.
Head up at all times. Look at the rim or a spot on the wall during all practice.
Use your finger tips to control the ball, not your palm.
Use your imagination. Picture when and how you would use each of the dribbles.
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.
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.
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.
Don't do things in 2 dribbles that you can do in 1.
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.
More Dribbling and Ball Handling Drills
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Recommended Training Resources:
Youth Ball Handling & Workout App - Over 200 ball handling and footwork drills. 24 Different Levels.
SKLZ Court Vision dribble goggles will help you develop better ball control and improved awareness of the whole court. They force players to handle the ball with their head up to survey the court...(more info)
5 Drills To Help You Become a Better Dribbler
Basketball Tip
The better you are at dribbling, the more opportunities you and your team will have on the court. Players who take time to work on the basics and master the fundamentals are the ones who go further and can contribute more to their team. Dribbling is one of the easiest skills to practice because it does not require a court, a partner, or much space. The more time you spend with a ball in your hand the better your ball control will be, but the only way to improve and go to the next level, is to practice outside of your comfort zone. This means you should experiment and go faster or harder than you are used to. If you only practice the skills you are comfortable with, you will slow your progress as a player. Here are five stationary drills that our Brooklyn Nike Basketball Camp Director TJ Jones uses at his complete skills basketball camp.
When first starting out make sure that you are using your fingertips and not the palm of your hand, and that you are bouncing the ball no further than waist height. The goal of these drills is to become comfortable dribbling with both hands and to not look down. An easy trick to keep your head up is to find a spot on a wall and focus on this spot when dribbling. When going through each of these drills, imagine the game scenario you would use them in or what skill they can help you improve.
Front V-Dribble
The front V-dribble is used for in and out fake moves and can help you get around a defender. Start by only using your right hand and dribble the ball side-to-side in front of your body. This should make a V. Your upper body should move with the rhythm and the ball should go side to side. Switch over to your left hand and repeat.
Figure Eight Dribble
Widen your stance and dribble the ball in a figure eight around both of your legs. As the ball moves from one side to the other side, you will switch your hand. The one hand that is not in use should be between your legs, ready to make the switch as soon as possible. As your dribbling gets faster, your dribbles should get lower and lower.
Scissors
This drill practices alternating between your legs. To get started put your right foot in front, and your left foot behind. Cross the ball between your legs and jump to switch the position of your feet so your left is in front and your right is behind. You should pass the ball between your legs, and after each time you should switch your feet position. Try to become faster and faster as you progress over time.
Dribble Behind the Back and Crossover
This drill requires 2 basketballs. With a ball in each hand, pound the balls 3 times, at the same time, on each side of your body. Then, pass one ball behind your back, and one in front to the opposite hand. Once you have passed the balls to the other side, pound the balls 3 times again and repeat. Make sure to change the direction after 5 times. As time progresses, see how fast you can do this drill.
Freestyle
Use what you learned above and your own moves, and in a stationary position, combine them together. Make sure to maintain your ball control with freestyle and not to forget the fundamentals.
Remember to not be discouraged if you mess up at first. Just like everything in life and in basketball, new skills take time and hard work to master. Try practicing these 5 drills each day, and to see how you progress over the course of your training. Check out more basketball drills and tips and join TJ Jones and his camp staff this winter, spring and summer in Brooklyn at a Nike Basketball Camp.
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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:
Organize the correct direction of attack.
Move the ball into the opponent's zone as close to the basket as possible.
Beat an opponent and make a successful roll.
If a cluster of players from the opposing team has formed around the projectile, then remove the ball from there.
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.
How to play basketball read online Vladimir Gomelsky (Page 5)
There are world-class basketball stars in almost every country in Europe. The greatest of them end up on the stands of the Basketball Hall of Fame, which was opened at the beginning of 1960s in the already familiar city of Springfield, Massachusetts. This museum has stands dedicated to all the stars of world basketball: players, coaches, referees, managers or people who have done a lot without playing. Among the stands you can find the names of representatives of our country: Sergey Belov, Ulyana Semenova, Lidia Vladimirovna Alekseeva, each of which is dedicated to the stand in the museum, but I am especially proud that my dad, Alexander Yakovlevich Gomelsky, got into this museum during his lifetime and became the first non-American coach to be included in the Basketball Hall of Fame.
But most American visitors to this museum are interested in other names. I would like to dwell on some of them. First of all, the unique stand of Wilt Chamberlain, a basketball player who, unfortunately, died early, but who holds a fantastic number of individual records in the National Basketball Association. For example, he is the only one who managed to score 100 points in an NBA game. It seems to me that this record will never be broken. In second place is Kobe Bryant with 81 points. A stunning stand dedicated to Michael Jordan also does not leave anyone indifferent. Almost all of my colleagues who write about this sport believe that Michael Jordan is the best basketball player in history, and I absolutely agree with them. Jordan came to the NBA immediately after winning gold medals with Team USA at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 and played in the National Basketball Association with a break of 2 years for 15 seasons. He is the highest scoring player in the history of the National Basketball Association, based on average points per game. There were only two players who scored more than 30 points per game in their careers: Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain. Jordan was ahead of Chamberlain, and in the ability to influence the course of the entire game, Jordan simply has no equal, he is unique because he belongs to the type of player next to whom it is simply a shame to play badly. He is a true star with both fantastic scoring and extraordinary aggressiveness when playing defensively. Jordan played basketball on both ends of the court, and he was great at it. There were seasons when he became not only the most productive player, but also the best in interceptions of the ball, he was recognized as the most valuable player in the league and at the same time included in the top five defensive players in his position. This happened not once or twice, but five or six times in his career. Michael Jordan is the greatest winner ever. He won the National Basketball Association championship ring with his Chicago Bulls six times: 1992, 1993 and 1994, then due to the death of his father, he missed 2 years and took revenge in 1996, 1997 and 1998. There are people in the history of the NBA who have won more rings, but there is no second Michael Jordan, who was the leader all these victorious years, led the team and personified the slogan with all his appearance and all his behavior: "Do as I do, and we will win." A rare combination of physical abilities, coordination of movements and willpower. Jordan is a fantastically vivid example of how a basketball player can achieve fame and greatness through hard work, will and dedication. If you choose an ideal for yourself to follow and aspire to in basketball, then you won’t find a better figure than Michael Jordan. I really want to be like him.
Concluding a short introduction, I would like to once again remind you of my dream - to enjoy the well-deserved fame and victories of our national team and club teams. The return of the success of the USSR national team of the middle of the 20th century is possible only through the persistent and purposeful work of coaches, basketball players and all interested parties. Basketball appreciates only the hardworking, the book that you hold in your hands and which I want you to read to the end is dedicated to this.
Chapter one
Who can play basketball and what is required for this?
Physical data
In Europe and in our country, since 1952, it has been considered that basketball is a game of giants, a game in which an athlete needs high growth to achieve success. I fundamentally disagree with this. Of course, high growth is a great advantage, and an athlete who has it gets a certain advantage on the court, but still, high growth is absolutely optional for a basketball player. Many examples from European and world basketball confirm my confidence: the National Basketball Association played Maxi Box 167 centimeters tall and weighing 64 kilograms and Spud Webb 167 centimeters tall and weighing 60 kilograms. Both of these athletes showed excellent results. Maxi Box did not get lost on the court, they went to look at him, because he was the smallest basketball player of his time, but he brought benefits to his team not because he was a dwarf by basketball standards, but because he was a cool point guard, an excellent dribbler, a kind of “motor of the team”. In any team, there is always a place for a very fast and very technical player, no matter how tall he is. Webb recession at 19In the 80s he played for the Atlanta Hawks, came to our country with his club and played three matches against the USSR national team. These matches helped our team to win gold medals at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. Spud was a fantastically fast and bouncy player. In the mid-1980s NBA All-Star Weekend, a short Spud won the dunk contest.
Armenak Alachachyan, who is 174 centimeters tall and weighs 68 kilograms, played in domestic and world basketball, who at the end of 19During the 1950s and throughout the 1960s, he was undoubtedly the fastest player in Europe. Fans with little experience should remember Stanislav Eremin, point guard and captain of the USSR national teams and the CSKA team, Stanislav played from the 1980s to the mid-1990s and, with a height of 178 centimeters and a weight of 76 kilograms, achieved amazing success on the basketball court.
Moreover, I can prove that height in some cases is a negative factor in an athlete's career. So, a Romanian, Georgy Mureshan, played in the NBA, his height was 231 centimeters, and he weighed 138 kilograms. It would seem that what else is needed to reach the ring. Mureshan reached out to him, standing on tiptoe, and, nevertheless, he did not become a star. George suffered in all NBA teams, and after he ended his career, hardly anyone can remember him. Another NBA basketball player, Manute Bol, whose height was 229centimeters, was very thin: he weighed 91 kilograms. Manute Bol played more successfully than Mureshan, due to his wit and charm he was for some time the favorite of the public, but, frankly, Bol played basketball very badly. The game of this athlete did not differ in variety, he was only good under the ring, but he simply did not know how to beat his guardian one on one or score an average throw - they did not teach him in his youth.
In the same NBA, our Pavel Podkolzin sat on the bench of the Dallas Mavericks club for two years - height 227 centimeters, weight 122 kilograms. The athlete did not have speed, speed and jumping ability - those athletic qualities that help the basketball player to fulfill the tasks set by the coach. Without these abilities, the athlete does not have time to get into the same rhythm with the team, because basketball is a high-speed game. Despite the fact that the basketball court is three times smaller in length than the football field, nevertheless, the minimum time for an attack is allocated - 24 seconds, and in reality the average duration of an attack is no more than 18 seconds, that is, every 18 seconds you need to make a dash along the entire length of the site. The center player needs to run the full 30 meters, so if the man runs slowly, he puts his team in a strange position: he has just reached the center of the field, returning to defense, and the player he is guarding is already under the basket, asking for the ball and sends it to the target without any resistance.
It is obvious that growth can be a hindrance to speed. It is worth remembering Uvais Akhtaev, who entered the history of national basketball as the tallest athlete - his height is 234 centimeters and his weight is 157 kilograms, and Janis Krumins.
If you don't have an opportunity, don't put it on the floor.
Below are some examples.
You do not need to be bound by other people's drills; challenge yourself to come up with your own drills.
Hold for an 8 count and then stand up. Switch legs and dribble hand.
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.
24 Different Levels.
Dribbling is one of the easiest skills to practice because it does not require a court, a partner, or much space. The more time you spend with a ball in your hand the better your ball control will be, but the only way to improve and go to the next level, is to practice outside of your comfort zone. This means you should experiment and go faster or harder than you are used to. If you only practice the skills you are comfortable with, you will slow your progress as a player. Here are five stationary drills that our Brooklyn Nike Basketball Camp Director TJ Jones uses at his complete skills basketball camp.
You should pass the ball between your legs, and after each time you should switch your feet position. Try to become faster and faster as you progress over time. 
Try practicing these 5 drills each day, and to see how you progress over the course of your training. Check out more basketball drills and tips and join TJ Jones and his camp staff this winter, spring and summer in Brooklyn at a Nike Basketball Camp. 
The beauty of the game and the result of a sporting event largely depend on how the attacker owns dribbling. 
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. 
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. 
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. 
, practicing the ball handle in basketball is especially effective when moving on an uneven surface; 
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. 
Otherwise, further dribbling, according to the rules, will be impossible, which the enemy will certainly take advantage of. 
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. 
This museum has stands dedicated to all the stars of world basketball: players, coaches, referees, managers or people who have done a lot without playing. Among the stands you can find the names of representatives of our country: Sergey Belov, Ulyana Semenova, Lidia Vladimirovna Alekseeva, each of which is dedicated to the stand in the museum, but I am especially proud that my dad, Alexander Yakovlevich Gomelsky, got into this museum during his lifetime and became the first non-American coach to be included in the Basketball Hall of Fame. 
A stunning stand dedicated to Michael Jordan also does not leave anyone indifferent. Almost all of my colleagues who write about this sport believe that Michael Jordan is the best basketball player in history, and I absolutely agree with them. Jordan came to the NBA immediately after winning gold medals with Team USA at the Los Angeles Olympics in 1984 and played in the National Basketball Association with a break of 2 years for 15 seasons. He is the highest scoring player in the history of the National Basketball Association, based on average points per game. There were only two players who scored more than 30 points per game in their careers: Michael Jordan and Wilt Chamberlain. Jordan was ahead of Chamberlain, and in the ability to influence the course of the entire game, Jordan simply has no equal, he is unique because he belongs to the type of player next to whom it is simply a shame to play badly. He is a true star with both fantastic scoring and extraordinary aggressiveness when playing defensively.
Jordan played basketball on both ends of the court, and he was great at it. There were seasons when he became not only the most productive player, but also the best in interceptions of the ball, he was recognized as the most valuable player in the league and at the same time included in the top five defensive players in his position. This happened not once or twice, but five or six times in his career. Michael Jordan is the greatest winner ever. He won the National Basketball Association championship ring with his Chicago Bulls six times: 1992, 1993 and 1994, then due to the death of his father, he missed 2 years and took revenge in 1996, 1997 and 1998. There are people in the history of the NBA who have won more rings, but there is no second Michael Jordan, who was the leader all these victorious years, led the team and personified the slogan with all his appearance and all his behavior: "Do as I do, and we will win." A rare combination of physical abilities, coordination of movements and willpower.
Jordan is a fantastically vivid example of how a basketball player can achieve fame and greatness through hard work, will and dedication. If you choose an ideal for yourself to follow and aspire to in basketball, then you won’t find a better figure than Michael Jordan. I really want to be like him. 
I fundamentally disagree with this. Of course, high growth is a great advantage, and an athlete who has it gets a certain advantage on the court, but still, high growth is absolutely optional for a basketball player. Many examples from European and world basketball confirm my confidence: the National Basketball Association played Maxi Box 167 centimeters tall and weighing 64 kilograms and Spud Webb 167 centimeters tall and weighing 60 kilograms. Both of these athletes showed excellent results. Maxi Box did not get lost on the court, they went to look at him, because he was the smallest basketball player of his time, but he brought benefits to his team not because he was a dwarf by basketball standards, but because he was a cool point guard, an excellent dribbler, a kind of “motor of the team”. In any team, there is always a place for a very fast and very technical player, no matter how tall he is. Webb recession at 19In the 80s he played for the Atlanta Hawks, came to our country with his club and played three matches against the USSR national team.
These matches helped our team to win gold medals at the 1988 Olympics in Seoul. Spud was a fantastically fast and bouncy player. In the mid-1980s NBA All-Star Weekend, a short Spud won the dunk contest. 
Mureshan reached out to him, standing on tiptoe, and, nevertheless, he did not become a star. George suffered in all NBA teams, and after he ended his career, hardly anyone can remember him. Another NBA basketball player, Manute Bol, whose height was 229centimeters, was very thin: he weighed 91 kilograms. Manute Bol played more successfully than Mureshan, due to his wit and charm he was for some time the favorite of the public, but, frankly, Bol played basketball very badly. The game of this athlete did not differ in variety, he was only good under the ring, but he simply did not know how to beat his guardian one on one or score an average throw - they did not teach him in his youth. 
Without these abilities, the athlete does not have time to get into the same rhythm with the team, because basketball is a high-speed game. Despite the fact that the basketball court is three times smaller in length than the football field, nevertheless, the minimum time for an attack is allocated - 24 seconds, and in reality the average duration of an attack is no more than 18 seconds, that is, every 18 seconds you need to make a dash along the entire length of the site. The center player needs to run the full 30 meters, so if the man runs slowly, he puts his team in a strange position: he has just reached the center of the field, returning to defense, and the player he is guarding is already under the basket, asking for the ball and sends it to the target without any resistance. 
