Teaching how to dribble a basketball

How to Dribble a Basketball (7-Step Guide + Drills)

Learning how to dribble a basketball is usually the very first skill a player will learn.

It’s easy enough to bounce the ball up and down while standing still…

But when a player’s trying to figure out how to:

• Keep their head up to see teammates.
• Move around the court.
• Protect the ball from the defense.

Then learning how to dribble a basketball can be intimidating.

But there’s good news…

Practicing your dribbling and ball-handling skills requires only two things:

1. A basketball
2. A small area to dribble.

You don’t need a basketball hoop, a teammate to pass you the ball, or a fancy basketball gym with perfectly polished hardwood floors.

In the steps below, I’ll teach you the best way to dribble a basketball and also give you several dribbling drills to practice as well.

Let’s get started…

The first step in learning how to dribble a basketball is to relax your fingers and make sure they’re spread out evenly on the basketball.

Young kids have a tendency to keep their fingers together unless they’re taught otherwise.

Spreading your fingers out increases the surface area and gives the player more control.

The other issue is players making their hands and fingers too stiff…

Which results in players ‘slapping’ at the ball.

It’s important players get comfortable relaxing their hands and fingers.

Some coaches and trainers tell their players the basketball should never touch the palm of their hand while they’re dribbling…

I disagree.

This results in a bunch of 5-year-olds making a claw shape with their hand, bouncing the ball with the top of their fingers, and then wondering why they can’t dribble.

The basketball SHOULD touch all of the pads on your hand…

But it’s the fingertips which control the basketball.

All players should be bending their knees and staying low to the ground when they have possession of the ball.

There are several reasons for this, but the main benefit is…

Being low to the ground makes you explosive.

If your defender reaches in to steal the basketball, you’ll be able to immediately explode past your opponent and attack the rim.

Whereas if you were more upright, you’d first have to drop down before you could attack.

Players need to push the basketball into the ground with force when they’re dribbling.

Do this by extending the elbow and snapping their wrist at the bottom of the movement.

The less time the basketball is out of your hands, the more control you have.

If a player bounces the basketball without much force, the ball can easily be tapped away by a defender because of the time extra time it isn’t in the offensive player’s hands.

Players have to make sure they’re protecting the basketball when dribbling.

There are several ways to do this:

1. Raise your non-dribbling arm for protection

This is known as an ‘arm bar’.

An arm bar will hold off a defender who’s attempting to close down the space and will also deter defenders from reaching in and attempting to steal the basketball.

But make sure to never push off with it.

2. Use your body to shield the ball

Turning your back / shoulder towards the on-ball defender will also provide protection.

Defenders will have a difficult time reaching all the way around the dribbler’s body and tapping the ball away without fouling them.

When first learning how to dribble a basketball, it’s natural for players to look down at the ball when they’re practicing.

But as they improve, players need to be encourage to raise their eyes up and see the floor.

When in game situations, this will allow them to read the defenders and their teammates to make the right passing decisions.

"I learned at a young age to dribble with both hands, and that allows me to be more creative when I go against bigger and stronger opponents" - Steve Nash

Have you ever coached against a player who can only attack the rim using their dominant hand?

They’re incredibly easy to stop.

All a defender needs to do is overplay their dominant hand and the offensive player will either have to pass the ball to a teammate or they’ll attempt to drive and lose the ball.

Which is why players must learn how to dribble equally well with both hands.

When a player can do this, their opportunities immediately double.

One of my favorite dribbling quotes of all time comes from former Australian basketball coach, Lindsay Gaze…

"You dribble to score, not to explore."

Mindless dribbling is something that’s becoming more and more common in today’s game.

Players are putting the ball on the floor as soon as they receive it without having a smart reason for doing so. This is often leading to them wasting the dribble.

On the Coaches Clipboard website, it’s written there are only six reasons to dribble.

1. To advance the ball up the court.
2. To drive to the hoop.
3. To get open for a shot.
4. To open up a passing lane, to have a better chance of completing a pass.
5. To get out of a trap.
6. To kill the clock at the end of a game.

1.

How the Drill Works:

A player dribbles a basketball up and back in a small area performing different dribbling moves. At home, this area could be the driveway. At the gym, this area would be the full or half court.

Purpose:

Learning the basics of how to dribble a basketball. This is a great way to introduce new dribbling movements to players without overwhelming them.

Instructions:

1. Get one basketball and line up on the baseline.

2. Dribble the full length of the court practicing a specific dribbling move while trying to keep your head up to see the floor.

3. Each time you get to an end and turn around, switch up the move your practicing.

Dribble Moves:

Here are a few of the different dribbles I like to use with beginner players:

• Right Hand
• Left Hand
• Crossovers
• Behind the Back
• Through the Legs
• Dribble Low
• Dribble Backwards
• Walking
• Jogging
• Sprinting

Coaching Points:

• Do your best to keep your eyes and head up throughout the drills to see the floor.

• When performing the different dribbling moves, do your best to explode out of the move to practice getting past your opponent.

• Go slow in the beginning and focus on technique before adding speed.

2.

How the Drill Works:

This drill involves keeping a balloon in the air while simultaneously dribbling a basketball. When the balloon hits the floor, the player loses their score and starts back at zero.

Purpose:

An incredibly fun drill designed to improve a player’s ability to control the basketball. The drill achieves this by forcing players to keep their eyes and focus on the balloon instead of the basketball.

Instructions:

1. Players begin by dribbling the basketball while holding a balloon.

2. When they’re ready, the player throws the balloon directly up into the air.

3. The player then continually taps the balloon into the air while keeping their dribble alive.

4. A player is out when they lose control of their basketball or their balloon hits the floor.

Variations:

Opposite Hand - Players are required to dribble the basketball in their non-dominant hand only.

Change Hands - Players must switch which hand they’re tapping the basketball with each time they keep the balloon alive.

Coaching Points:

• Ensure you’re in a low stance while maintaining the dribble. The closer the basketball is to the ground the easier it will be to control.

• Attempt to keep your eyes up and on the balloon at all times.

3.

How the Drill Works:

A player gets a basketball and finds a small, flat area where they can dribble. They then perform a series of one and two-ball ball-handling drills.

Purpose:

Players work on keeping their heads up while performing a variety of creative dribbling and ball-handling moves to improve their feel for the basketball

Instructions:

1. The player starts by setting up a small timer (phone, iPad, clock, etc) to track the time spent on each dribbling drill.

2. Each drill should last 15 - 30 seconds depending on the level of the players and which drill the players are doing.

3. The entire set should last approximately 5 minutes.

Dribble Moves:

Below I’ve listed several one-ball and two-ball dribbling drills to use.

If you’re looking for a bigger list, there are 50 dribbling moves here.

One Ball:

• Ball Slaps
• Finger Taps
• Wraps
• Pound Dribble
• Spider Dribble
• Crossover
• Through the Legs
• Behind the Back
• Figure 8
• Scissors

Two Ball:

• Double Pound
• High and Low
• Double Figure 8
• Double V
• Kills

Coaching Points:

• Attempt to keep your head and eyes up throughout the drill.

• Get out of your comfort zone by pushing hard for the entire duration of each drill. Don’t worry if you mess up once or twice, that means you’re extending yourself!

• Do these dribbling drills every day!

Learning how to dribble a basketball at an advanced level can give you a huge advantage over the opposition and teammates you’re battling with for playing time.

If used correctly, dribbling will allow you to get to any spot on the floor.

This can set both you and your teammates up for high-percentage shots.

Leading to more points score, more wins on the scoreboard, and more fun during games.

So, get out there and improve your dribbling skills!

How to Teach Youngsters to Dribble a Basketball

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There are two ways to move the basketball. The preferred and quicker method is the pass; however, if the defense is tight and the passing lanes clogged, the dribble is used to set up the offense. Since the dribble can only begin and stop one time it is in a player's possession, he should make his dribble count. Every single dribble should have a purpose. The dribble, along with the pass and the shot, is one of the offensive triple threats every player must have in his arsenal. Use the dribble to: Move the ball on offense. Blow past your man to the hoop. Escape from a tough and sticky defense. Shoot. Move around a screen and get off your shot behind it. Get a better passing angle. Freeze the ball in the closing minutes. Don't pound the air out of the ball going nowhere. If you want to get from point "A" to point "B", do it with the least amount of dribbling that's possible. Once you put the ball on the floor, it should be to help you get where you want to go. If the dribble can't help you, pass to a teammate. Isiah Thomas said, "The mistake that I see many young players make on the court is that they simply dribble too much. Many of these players don't realize they're hogging the ball because they're too intent on their own dribbling. But while they are playing with the ball, four other teammates are standing around waiting for something to happen. Before you know it, the defense begins to tighten. More often, than not, the dribbler gets trapped and turns the ball over to the defense, which often scores two easy points." How to DribbleContrary to what many young players actually do, dribbling is not done while staring at the ball. You dribble with your fingertips and pads of the hands without looking at the ball. Keep your head up at all times. Keep your eyes focused on what's happening on the court. A properly inflated basketball will always bounce straight up at least 75-percent of the height from which it was dropped. Therefore, you don't have to watch the ball as you dribble. "See" with your fingertips. Simply have your fingers there to feel and control the ball. To dribble, push the ball down by spreading the fingers and flexing the wrist. You don't need to push it down hard. Light pressure is enough. Also, keep your legs flexed and your back straight, ready to make a quick move. All players should learn to dribble equally well with both hands. This ambidextrous ability will open up your offensive game. It will help discourage the defense from trying to overplay you on your strong side. There is one important rule to keep in mind whenever you decide to put the ball on the floor. Do not pick up your dribble, until you know what you are going to do with the ball! Types of DribblesThere are about as many types of dribbles as there are players. The important ones will be discussed in this chapter. If you want to be a good player, practice enough on all that you can use them whenever a situation arises. The Low DribbleThe low dribble is to be used whenever you are closely guarded. This type of dribbling simply entails keeping the ball low to the floor and in your control. Extend your dribbling hand and arm down as much as possible to shorten the distance the ball has to travel. Keep the elbow of your dribbling hand close in at your side. Dribble the ball on the side of your body away from the defender. The palm of your dribbling hand is kept over the ball. Don't watch the ball as you dribble. Look over the court and prepare your options. Use your other forearm to shield the ball from the defender. While being tightly guarded, be careful not to blatantly push or shove the defender with your forearm. The Speed DribbleOnce you're in the open court, you need to go as fast as you can with the ball while still remaining in control of the ball and your body. Since you are not tightly guarded, keeping the ball from the defenders is not a priority here; however, maintaining top speed is a priority. To run fast and dribble at the same time, push the ball out in front of you at waist height and run after it. Keep your head up so you can see the entire court, your teammates, and whatever defenders are in front of you. The faster you run, the farther out in front of you the ball has to be pushed. With this type of dribble, your hand is not directly over the ball as in the low dribble, but behind it (at nearly a 45-degree angle to the floor) so you can push the ball hard and in front of you with your arm completely extended. The speed dribble requires a high dribble, but make sure that the bounce is not higher than hip level, else you may lose control of the ball as you sprint down court. The Change-Of-Pace DribbleThis dribble is one of the most common and is used to make the defender think that you're slowing down or going to pick up your dribble and stop. When your man is closely guarding you, slow your dribble down and almost come to a stop. Straighten up your back as if you are looking for a teammate to pass to, but still keep your dribble. Once the man guarding you loosens up his defense, quickly bend over, dribble the ball out hard and long. Explode by him at top speed, protecting the ball with your free hand as you move around him. The dribbling hand slides from the top of the ball to behind it, to nearly a 45-degree angle to the floor. The Crossover DribbleThe crossover dribble requires dribbling with one hand, then as you get close to your defender, pushing the ball out in front of you, over to the other hand, and exploding past him. This move is a good way to lose your defender, but, since the ball is unprotected as you make the crossover, it can be stolen by the defense if the move isn't done smoothly. Keep the ball low as you dribble. If you are dribbling with your right hand, once you get close to the defender, bounce it over to your left side near your left foot. The right hand must be kept on the side of the ball in order to push it over. Keep your left hand ready to receive the ball, with your palm held perpendicular to the floor for a split second to stop the movement of the ball and then push the ball out in front of you. Stay low, shifting your weight by pushing toward your new direction with the inside of your right foot. Lower your right shoulder and use your trunk to protect the ball from the defense. Cut as close to your defender as possible. For best results, combine the crossover dribble with a change of pace. The Between-The-Legs DribbleThis dribble is a quick way to move the ball from one hand to the other when you are closely guarded or when being overplayed and you want to change dribbling direction. Let's assume you are dribbling with your right hand and want to change over to your left. Keep your dribble low. On the last dribble you take before the changeover, put your right hand laterally on the outside of the ball and push it hard between your spread legs. You left hand must be close to your legs to receive the ball with the fingers spread out and pointed to the floor. Continue dribbling with your left hand. The Reverse DribbleThis dribble is another to be used when you are closely guarded. Its major drawback is that the dribbler will momentarily lose sight of his own teammates and other defenders while the move is being made. As you move toward the defender, stop hard for about a half second. Using your left foot as the pivot (assuming you are dribbling right handed), stay low and turn your back on your defender. To do this, without walking, move your right leg, right shoulder, and head to the left while pivoting on your left foot. Keep dribbling with your right hand as you pivot on your left foot. To maintain proper balance, don't keep your feet close to each other as you pivot. The right foot must be turned and pointed quickly in the new direction to assist the rest of your body in making the turn. For quick execution of the move, swing your right arm and shoulder to help with your rotation. Shift the right hand from the top of the ball over to your right side, pushing the ball from the side and swinging it around. Slap the ball hard on the floor with your first bounce. It must pass laterally over your left foot. The dribble is then continued with the left hand. The Half-Reverse DribbleStart the move just as you would the normal reverse dribble. Make a 90-degree turn and then come back to your original position. To be effective, the move must be done quickly. Keep your palm on the side of the ball for the first 90-degree turn and then switch it to the other side of the ball when you bring it back to the starting position. The Hockey DribbleThe hockey dribble is a staggered dribble move, used to throw off a defender, that combines a head-and-shoulder fake and a change of pace. To make this move, stay low and keep the ball at your side. As you get close to the defender, make small "stutter" steps (short, quick, parallel steps) with your feet. At the same time make head-and-shoulder fakes to confuse the defense. If you are dribbling with your right hand, fake to the left with your left foot and left shoulder, continuing your dribble at the same time. Then quickly cut back, pick up speed, and push the ball out with your right hand. Move past the defender with your right leg leading the way. In some situations you may want to also use a crossover dribble to get by your man. The Behind-The-Back DribbleAs you approach the defender on the right side, change your direction slightly to the left to make the move past the defender on your left. After you have taken your last dribble with your right hand, slide your palm over and then outside on the ball, swinging it behind and across your lower back, pushing the ball to your left side. End the movement of your right arm as close to your left hip as possible. This will give you the most ball control. Once you have control of the ball with your left hand, increase your tempo as you make the first dribble. To make this move work really well, it's important that the first bounce on the left side be made way out in front and to the side of the left foot. The Backup DribbleThis is mainly a dribbling move used to escape a dangerous defensive situation. When dribbling with your right hand, turn your shoulder to the defender, push back on your left foot away from the defender, and simultaneously make a dribble back. Protect the ball with your left shoulder and arm. Ball Handling & Dribble DrillsDribbling is a skill that is only developed after many hours of having the ball in your hands. As with all offensive basketball moves, your dribbling skills will only improve through hard work. When you practice dribbling, avoid as much as possible the temptation to look at the ball. An excellent drill for beginners is to simply take a basketball with you everywhere you go. Dribble the ball as you walk to school or go visit a friend. The next time you go out for a jog, take the ball with you and dribble it the entire distance. After some time you'll be dribbling the ball without looking at it because you've made it such a natural and instinctive act that you don't even think about. Once you are adept with dribbling the ball without looking at it, start to work on the specific dribbling maneuvers (behind-the- back dribble, between-the-legs dribble, etc. ) to perfect your court skills. It's important to remember that you first have to learn the actual dribbling mechanics of each move before trying to make the dribble move at game speed. Practice them slowly, first. Increase the speed little by little after becoming comfortable with the ball at a slow speed. Following are some simple ball handling drills that you can work on by yourself. Around The LegsKeep your feet shoulder's width apart. Flex your knees and bend over at your waist. Holding the ball in your right hand, move it between your legs and around your left knee. Pick the ball up with your left hand, swing it around the front of your left knee and back to your right hand. Repeat. Do 20 repetitions of this drill on your left leg and then repeat it on your right leg. Around The KneesKeep your feet a few inches apart, flex your knees, and bend at the waist. Holding the ball in your right hand, pass it behind your knees to your left hand. Pass the ball around the front of your knees with your left hand to your right hand. Repeat the drill 20 times going in one direction as quickly as possible. Change direction and repeat the drill again. Around The WaistStand up straight with your feet a shoulder's width apart. Hold the ball at waist level in your right hand and pass it behind your back as far as possible to your left hand. Pass the ball around the front of your waist as far as possible to your right hand. Repeat the drill 20 times going as quickly as possible. Change direction and repeat the drill again. The Figure-8Keep your feet spread wider than a shoulder's width, flex your knees, and bend forward at the waist. Holding the ball at knee level in your right hand, pass it behind your left leg to your left hand. Pass it around the front of your left leg to behind your right knee to your right hand. Pass it around the front of your right knee to the back of your left knee. Repeat the drill 15 times going as quickly as possible. Change direction and repeat the drill. Don't watch the ball! Figure-8 With Drop In The MiddleThis drill is done exactly as the figure-8, except each time that you bring the ball between your legs from the front, drop it. Picking it up on the bounce, continue the drill as before. Repeat the drill 15 times going as quickly as possible. Change direction and repeat the drill. Don't watch the ball! Between-The-Legs RunThis ball-handling drill is a good prelude to the between-the- legs dribbling drill. Assume a crouched position and begin moving slowly down court. As you move, pass the ball quickly from your right hand between your legs to the back of your left leg to your left hand. With the left hand, pass the ball around the front of your left leg, between your legs to the back of your right leg to your right hand. Repeat the drill continuously while moving down court. Between-The-Legs Bounce And CatchHolding the ball over your head with two hands, spread your feet slightly further than shoulder's width. Swing the ball forward and bounce it on the floor between your legs near your heels. Swing your arms back quickly and catch the ball with your two hands as it bounces up toward your hips. Repeat this drill 15 times as quickly as possible. Ball Drop/Hand ClapHere's a tricky drill that requires quickness and, since you won't be looking at the ball, a sense of where the ball is. Flex your knees, keep your feet together, and bend forward at the waist. Holding the ball behind your knees, let it drop to the floor. Bring your hands to the front of your knees, clap them together, then quickly bring them behind your knees to pick the ball up before the next bounce. Repeat this drill 15 times. Sit DribblingSit on the floor with your legs crossed in front of you. With the ball in your right hand, begin to dribble it around your back as far over to your left hip as possible. Pass it to your left hand and continue dribbling in front of you as far as you can to your right hand. Repeat this drill 15 times and then switch directions. Full-Court Speed DribbleMove quickly down the court with the ball waist high and far out in front of you. Make the lay-up and head back up court, repeating the speed dribble and lay-up. Do this 6 times. Shoot 10 free throws, then repeat the drill again. Crossover DribbleSet up a series of folding chairs on the basketball court about 10 to 15 feet apart. Pretend that they are defensive players trying to grab at the ball. Begin at one end of the court and dribble around the chairs, weaving your way to the end. As you approach each chair, change your dribbling hand, remembering to keep the ball low and close to your body. Reverse DribblePlace three chairs 15 feet apart on the court and pretend that they are defensive players. Dribble toward them and make your spin move, using proper form and technique. When you arrive at the next chair, repeat the move. On your return trip, try to make the move with the other hand.   Links to other articles in this manual: Basketball summer manual for the gym rat How to play basketball defense How to play basketball offense - description of team positions Physical training on the off-season for the basketball player The basic basketball moves without the ball Basketball rebounding Passing and catching the basketball Dribbling the basketball Setting and using basketball screens 0ne- on- one basketball moves Summer workout for post players Summer workout for perimeter players Home

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Outline of a lesson in physical culture.

Lesson topic: "Basketball dribbling"

• Leonenko Irina Anatolyevna, teacher of physical culture

Sections: Sports at school and children's health

Keywords: basketball

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Section : Basketball.

Class 6.

Subject: Dribbling.

Objectives: teaching the technique of dribbling the ball on the move.

Tasks:

• Educational : teach ball handling techniques on the move, on the move without visual control.
• Educational: to promote the development of a sense of camaraderie, mutual assistance, the ability to work in a team, to cultivate moral and volitional qualities - courage, honesty.
• Educational : to promote the development of agility, speed, coordination abilities, health through physical exercises.

Lesson type: teaching.

Venue: sports hall.

Equipment and inventory: basketballs, racks, skittles, cubes, hoops.

Part of the lesson	Contents	Dosage	Organizational guidelines
I. Preparatory	1. Construction, communication of the tasks of the lesson. 2. Combat teams and rebuilding.	10-12 min.	1. Repetition of TB, readiness for the lesson. 2. To the right, to the left around the hall - March!
	3. Walking with a task: - on socks; - on the heels; - roll from heel to toe;		3. The back is straight, look forward. We keep our distance, the chin is raised.
	4. Running - with uniform speed; - right side side step; - left side side step; - backwards. - diagonally with acceleration Restoring breathing.		4. We keep our distance; - we work in the protective stance of a basketball player, we put the foot, the legs are bent at the knees; - the foot works from toe to heel, look over the shoulder, observe the interval. - we keep our distance.
	5. Rebuilding on the move.		Inhale for 2 steps, exhale for 4 steps.
	6. outdoor switchgear 1) I.p.-o. With 1-stand on the toes of the hand through the sides up, 2-I.p.		6. In a column of two. We keep the interval. 1) the back is straight, higher on the toes;
	2) I.p. - hands on the belt 1 - head turn to the right, 2-I.p. 3-4 the same in the other direction;		2) do not raise your shoulders, chin to shoulder;
	3) I. p. - legs apart, arms to shoulders 1-4-circular movements of the arms forward, 5-8-back;		3) feet are parallel, socks look forward, back is straight;
	4) I. p. - leg stand apart, right at the top 1-2 straight arm abduction, 3-4- change hands;		4) arms are straight, we take our hands as far as possible;
	5) I. p. - legs apart, arms forward to the sides 1-4 circular movements of the forearms on themselves 1-4 push		5) do not lower your elbows;
	6) I. p. - hands in the castle 1-4-wave arm movements;		6) shoulders are separated, "do not break the lock";
	7) I. p. - hands in the castle 1-4-circular brush strokes;		7) the back is straight, do not raise the elbows;
	8) I. p. - stand legs apart hands behind the head 1- 2 turn right 3-4 turn left		8) the back is straight, the elbows are apart.
	9) I. p. - stand legs apart hands on the belt 1-2-left up tilt right 3-4-tilt forward sideways 5-6-7- bend forward to the legs, to the floor 8-I.p.		9) feet are parallel, socks look forward, do not bend your knees, touch the floor;
	10) I. p. - leg stand apart, arms forward to the sides, opposite leg swings 1-max right to left hand, 2-I.p. 3-max left to right hand 4-I.p.		10) do not throw the leg, the back is straight;
	11) I. p. - about. With 1-3-jumping with claps, 4-jump up overhead clap.		11) jump as high as possible.
	12) Emphasis bent over movement on the fingers Seated support. Moving forward.		12) Brushes forward, do not bend your knees. - the pelvis does not touch the floor.
II. Basic	1. Passing the ball in oncoming columns.	4 min.	1. - after the transfer, we go to the end of our column on the right side. - after the transfer, we go to the end of the opposite column on the right side. The arm is fully extended.
	2.Keeping in place.	3-4 min.	2. - dribbling in a high, medium, low stance, legs parallel, ball in front-side, right-left; - dribble without visual control, call the gestures of the referees and the number of fingers looking at the teacher, try not to lose the ball; change hands on whistle.
	3.Keeping in motion.	5 min	3.- leading with a step hand behind the back, in the floor squat, the hand behind the back, in the squat, the hand on the knee; - dribbling towards each other, when they meet, strike with the palms, change hands on the whistle. Do not look at the ball, we lead the hand farthest from the partner. - the first line dribbles the ball in a low stance, at the same time rolls it with the other hand along the floor, do not take our fingers off the ball, passes the balls and returns backwards, try not to lose the ball.
	4. Lead with change of direction.	3-4 min.	4.Dribbing the ball with the far hand from the rack. Try not to look at the ball. We return along the side line of the hall with the lead. We start moving when the person in front leaves the first rack. Leading from front to side, we don’t “slap” the ball.
	5. Mobile game "Kingleys against dice"	10-12 min.	5. I. Two teams are behind the end lines. In the central circle lies the same number of cubes and pins. Carrying out the lead, they run up to the central circle, take the object with their free hand and return to the front, putting it in the hoop. Put no more than 10 items in each hoop. II. Move all items to opposite houses and return to your end line. III. Return all items to the center circle and run behind your endlines. The main condition is not to lose the ball and not collide. He who has lost the ball, puts it on the floor and does 3 squats, only after that he continues to dribble.
III. Final	1. Stretching exercises. - hands were taken back to the castle; - hands up, lock out; - with the right hand we press on the elbow of the left, change of hands, - the heel of the right leg at the toe of the left perform a tilt	3 min.	one. - straighten the arms as much as possible; - do not make springy movements; - try to touch the floor with your hands.
	2. Summing up the lesson		2. Grading.
	3. Homework.		3. Push-ups from the floor: boys - 10 times, girls - 8 times.
	4. Organizational care.		4. One by one in a column.

1. 04.2022

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Essay on the topic: Ball dribbling technique in basketball

Ball dribbling on the court after passing the basketball.

Dribbling is a technical technique, using which each player can independently move with the ball on the court for an unlimited distance.

Basketball dribbling consists of moving the ball carrier across the court and simultaneously making alternate bounces of the ball off the floor with one hand. Simply put, you hit the ball on the floor, and it bounces and comes back.

What is the purpose of dribbling? In most cases, it is used to transfer the ball to the opponent's side. Dribbling is needed when passing the ball to a teammate is not possible. For example, when all teammates are at long distances and during the transfer there is a risk of losing the ball. Dribbling on the spot in basketball is necessary when you need to take a little time until the players get into good positions for attacking and open for a pass.

It is not at all difficult to dribble the ball around the field, but not everyone can do it with high quality. There are at least two reasons for this. First, the opponent will always try to take the ball from you as soon as possible. Therefore, you need to not only move, but also protect the ball. Secondly, while dribbling, you need to look around, look for teammates and analyze the situation on the site. Therefore, the hands must independently feel the ball without eye contact. On the one hand, the ball dribbling technique in basketball is quite simple, but on the other hand, it has many specific factors

The dribbling technique is as follows: the position of the player dribbling on the spot is the opposite foot of the leading hand, in front. The legs are slightly bent, the torso is tilted forward, the forearm is parallel to the floor, the fingers are spread apart. Dribbling is carried out by extending the arm at the elbow and flexing at the wrist joint. In this case, the fingers are spaced and tense and are located on the ball from above. Due to the active extension of the arm, the ball is pushed from top to bottom, the arm is fully extended and the movement ends with the hand. When the ball bounces off the floor, the ball meets with the fingers, there is a smooth extension (yielding movement) in the wrist and flexion in the elbow joints.

In basketball, dribbling is most often used with a normal (medium) height and a low rebound of the ball. With these dribbles, the basketball player moves on slightly bent legs, the body is slightly tilted forward. The kicks of the ball are performed evenly, in coordination with the speed of advancement and somewhat to the side of the player. It is necessary to strive to ensure that the hand accompanies the ball for as long as possible, and this contributes to good control of the ball and better control of it.

High bounce dribble is used to move quickly. Dribbling with a low bounce is carried out in a lower stance and meets the ball earlier, rebounding from the court. This is achieved through the movement of the brush of an almost straightened arm. It is used when it is necessary to change the rhythm of the lead, if the defender is close.

Basketball dribbling primarily involves these requirements:
without putting too much effort into keeping the bouncing motion of the projectile. Therefore, you should not clap the ball with your palm - the correct dribbling of a basketball involves working with it with the phalanges of the fingers, which should be spread over the entire surface of the projectile in order to capture the area of ​​the ball in the most balanced way.

2) Various basketball dribbling techniques recommend the use of a low stance, as it is not entirely logical to constantly get up and down while dribbling. With a body position close to vertical, the ball will overcome a wider space, which gives the opponent more chances to intercept it in the process of dribbling the ball during a basketball game.

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