Dribbling drills
The dribbling drills on this page aim to help you coach your players in beating players with their skill and pace. This is a core skill and we look at the fine details of the techniques required to dribble like the best giving you basketball drills and exercises to help your players become master dribblers.
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It’s a game of tag but players must dribble the entire time — see who has the speed and ability to shift direction quickly in this competitive drill. MORE
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Teach players how to go strong with the dribble, execute a move and attack the rim for a high-percentage shot, then finish with another dribble move. MORE
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You don’t want to be the one who misses in this drill focusing upon dribble penetration, proper cuts to the hoop, passing to a cutter and scoring on the move. MORE
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Only allow one dribble to get to the hoop after grabbing the ball off the chair to develop an explosive, fast first step. Why use it Too often players look indecisive with the ball in a game – give them a lot of first-step repetitions in practice so they are better prepared to attack in... MORE
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A post player flashes to the middle of the floor from the opposite block, catches a pass, rips through and kicks the ball to the opposite wing for a dribble attack. Why use it Splitting guards and forwards into skill work at opposite ends of the floor is a good way to maximize practice time.... MORE
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Quick passbacks force a 2-3 zone to cover a lot of space in an instant, which pokes holes in the zone and allows you to find openings for jump shots. Why use it A quick passback to start your action slightly shifts a defender into a perfect position to be screened. From there, a dribble... MORE
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It’s a game of tag but players must dribble the entire time – see who has the speed and ability to shift direction quickly in this competitive drill. WHY USE IT Drive home the point about purposeful dribbling with the Chase Drill where players must go fast or get knocked out of the game. SET... MORE
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Teach players how to go strong with the dribble, execute a move and attack the rim for a high-percentage shot, then finish with another dribble or move. WHY USE IT Dribbling without purpose simply is bouncing the ball. Players need to practice attacking with the dribble, so when they are in a game they become... MORE
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Dribble with one hand and lunge forward as the back leg’s knee almost touches the ground – it’s going to hurt … but it’s going to help develop explosiveness WHY USE IT Players need more drills in which they are exploding through their dribbles while also working on staying low. Both of these skills lead to more useful first dribbles to place... MORE
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Only allow one dribble to get to the hoop after grabbing the ball off the chair to develop an explosive, fast first step WHY USE IT Too often players look indecisive with the ball in a game – give them a lot of first-step repetitions in practice so they are better prepared to attack in game situations. SET UP Place a chair... MORE
