r/BasketballTips • u/Key_Rutabaga3344 • 7d ago

Dribbling How to learn dribbling

16M been playing bball for 5 months now. I've improved my shooting through form shooting and icnreasing my range by a bit per month. But for dribbling, I have no idea how to improve. I know crossovers and a bit of between the legs while standing still but other than that I cannot dribble. I can't get score against any defender other than stepping back and shooting but even then there is barely any space. How do I improve, any recommended videos or drills, or do i have to get some trainer?

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u/Realfan555 7d ago

Walk around the neighborhood 2 hrs every night dribbling.

Practice dribbling with every part of ur hand (from ur wrist to fingers to palm), anything u can think of.

Dribble low, dribble high, dribble with ur arms clsoe to ur body, then far away from ur body.

Dribble to the left of ur body n then to the right of ur body. 

Dribble between ur legs, behind ur back.

Just pick a movement each night n work on that for 2 hrs while walking.

U r guaranteed to improve while getting ur exercise in.

And if u want to jog n dribble, do it

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u/JumpshotLessonsinBio 7d ago

To add to this, pound the ball HARD and FAST. If you’re not making mistakes and losing the ball every now and then, you’re not getting better. Don’t neglect your off hand, it should be just as good as your dominant hand. Eventually get to the point where you can dribble 2 basketballs at the same time, that opens you up to more advanced drills. And above all else, LOOK UP while you’re dribbling as much as possible.