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Basketball: Hand Down Dribble

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DESCRIPTION

Player dribbles the ball on the spot. On the signal they must put their non-dribbling hand on the floor and dribble around in a circle.

COACHING POINTS

  • If a player dribbles with their right hand then they must go in a clockwise direction with the reverse with their left hand down.

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