How to Dribble a Basketball Between the Legs
Push the basketball down with the pads of your fingers, not your palm., Use enough force that the ball bounces just high enough for you to control it., Keep your head up and gaze straight ahead while dribbling the ball., Stand on the balls of your...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Push the basketball down with the pads of your fingers
The finger pads allow you to better control the direction that the ball bounces. -
Step 2: not your palm.
This "sweet spot" is generally about the height of your knees.
Use enough force , Looking down actually impairs your balance and prevents you from surveying the court.
Keep your head up and gaze straight , This allows you to move quickly and make sharp angles with your footwork.
Stand on the balls of your feet -
Step 3: Use enough force that the ball bounces just high enough for you to control it.
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Step 4: Keep your head up and gaze straight ahead while dribbling the ball.
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Step 5: Stand on the balls of your feet rather than standing flat-footed.
Detailed Guide
The finger pads allow you to better control the direction that the ball bounces.
This "sweet spot" is generally about the height of your knees.
Use enough force , Looking down actually impairs your balance and prevents you from surveying the court.
Keep your head up and gaze straight , This allows you to move quickly and make sharp angles with your footwork.
Stand on the balls of your feet
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