Whether your player is a Guard, Forward, or Center, good ball handling skills are essential in basketball for accurate passing, effective dribbling and successful shooting.
The advanced ball handling drills and videos below can be completed alone, or in a group, and include figure of 8, spider and side-to-side dribbles. This category also includes two ball exercises for players to challenge older players and develop their hand speed, coordination and reaction speed.
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Tight markers win when attackers run in straight lines. Teach your players to dodge, change pace and time their drive so they get free when the ball is ready.
When everyone chases the ball, nobody is free. Teach your team to spread out, offer two options and clear space so the ball moves cleanly down court.
A shooter who can hold a strong position under the post is worth more than one who runs all over the circle. Here is how to coach body shape, a legal hold and a well-timed release, and how feeders make the most of it.