Between the Legs
Another more advanced way to change directions and protect the ball is with a between the legs dribble. This should only be used when necessary as a change of pace, and not to be fancy or "showboat". Dribble in one direction, jump stop, and dribble the ball from the front to back and between your legs to protect the ball. Change directions with a big step and explode by the defender.
Heads Up
This is stationary dribble drill with your players on the baseline demonstrating a good form dribble. As a coach you have a basketball in your hands and toss it softly to various players and have them tap the ball back to you with their free hand.
Finger Tip control
For a beginning basketball player, control of the dribble can often be a problem. It is important to remember that dribbling with the fingertips is the key to control. To develop fingertip control, dribble with just one finger at a time, using only the fingertip of the finger doing the dribbling.
Machine Gun
machine gun: Builds coordination and gives you a good feel for the ball. Dribble very low and very fast. Vary the angle at which you strike the ball.
Speed Dribble Heads Up
Put 4 lines at each baseline and a coach at each FT line. Have one player speed dribble up the floor and around 1/2 court; the coach can then hold up fingers(1,2,3 or 4). The passer must throw the ball to the appropriate line and then the receiver speed dribbles to the other end and repeats the process. More advanced teams can have players going in both directions at once to increase reps.
Spin Dribble
Dribble in one direction then quickly jump stop, reverse pivot, take an extra dribble with the same hand, then push the ball in front of you and explode past the defender. The move must be done low and under control to protect the ball and not create a turnover.
Use of the Dribble
Minimize your dribble--use it for a purpose. We try to limit the dribble to these uses:
1. Advance the ball up the floor.
2. Take the ball to the basket.
3. Improve your passing angle.
4. Get out of trouble (avoid a five second call or avoid a trap).
Butterflies
Butterflies: Low and in stance, take two dribbles right between your feet, then reach behind you and take two more dribbles in the same spot. Reach back in front and repeat as often and as fast as you can
Keep Your Head Up
When doing all drills involving dribbling, it is extremely important that you keep your head up. You must be able to see where you are going and where your teammates are so you can pass them the ball when they are open.
Crossover dribble
When doing cross overs a quick and sudden shift of weight and movement will get you past your defender. Make sure you put your weight on the foot opposite the direction that you want to go. This will make your fake look real. Then cross over to the other side with a big step to explode past your defender. The crossover dribble must be lower and than closer to your body than the other dribbles.
Crossover move
This is a popular move in today¡¯s game and is exciting to watch. Place the ball in your right hand. Then, while stepping forward with your right foot, crossover to your left hand. The crossover dribble should be lower and closer to your body than all the other dribbles. Your left foot should be hitting the ground just as the ball reaches your left hand. Then, explode to the basket.
Power dribbling - 10-5 repeat drill
This drill exercises power dribbling with one hand at a time. Choose which
hand your would like to practice. Power dribble for 10 seconds, then soft dribble for 5
seconds. Repeat multiple times. This exercise teaches your arm muscles how to alternate
between various dribbling speeds that occur during game play.
Power dribbling-Double ball
Power dribble two balls, one in each hand. This will
increase your arm strength for dribbling and enhance your dribbling control. Since you can`t
look at both hands at the same time, this drill will also practice your ability to power
dribble without looking at the ball.
Figure 8 Dribble
A good way to become more comfortable in dribbling is to use dribbling drills. An excellent beginning drill is the Figure 8 Dribble. Spread your legs and bend at the waist. Dribble the ball through your legs, around one leg, back through your legs, and around the other. By keeping your head up not looking at the ball and increasing the speed of your dribble, you will become a better dribbler.
Coaches like...
Coaches like a person who can dribble with both hands...someone who doesn?t try to show off all the time...who just gets the job done...someone who isn?t afraid to make the extra pass to get a teammate more open than you even if you are wide open...and if coaches like you, then they tell other coaches and word spreads very quickly and just by doing the little things you can have a name for yourself by just doing the things coaches like.