What are the types of ball handling?

What are the types of ball handling?

Coaches Corner: Ball-Handling Techniques

  • KEYS TO BALL-HANDLING.
  • MOVES.
  • Hesitation Dribble:
  • Crossover:
  • Spin Move: Change directions by reverse-pivoting off of the “inside” foot.
  • Behind-the-Back: Footwork is critical here.
  • Between-the-Legs: Change directions by dribbling the ball between your legs to your other hand.

What is the role of receiving the ball?

For players that play on the outside of the field, (outside-mids, wingers, or outside backs), receiving the ball across your body keeps you balanced and able to quickly attack the middle of the field.

What are the 5 steps of dribbling?

  1. Steps to Dribbling. Use your fingertips.
  2. Keep the ball low. The ball should bounce somewhere between your knee and hip.
  3. Be aware of where the ball bounces.
  4. Keep your body between your defender and the ball.
  5. Look up.
  6. Change your speed.
  7. Don’t stop.
  8. Pass the ball.

How can I learn basketball at home?

Top 10 Tips For Starting Out In Basketball

  1. Get in shape. Basketball is a physically challenging sport so it’s best to be in as good a condition as possible.
  2. Practice. There is no substitute for practice.
  3. Dribble with your weak hand.
  4. Shooting.
  5. Jumping.
  6. Don’t dribble too hard.
  7. Master some skills, then move onto others.
  8. Get a good coach and study other players.

How can I learn basketball skills?

8 Ways to Improve Your Basketball Skills

  1. Prioritize ball control.
  2. Identify and improve your weak spots.
  3. Practice at game speed.
  4. Improve your physical fitness.
  5. Work on your lower body shooting mechanics.
  6. Practice your hand alignment on the ball.
  7. Watch more college basketball games.
  8. Work on creating space from your defender.

Andrew

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