What is proper dribbling?

Keep your head up and your eyes on the game. Don’t look at the ball. Extend your arm and snap your wrists to send the ball into the ground. Use your fingers, not your palm, to control the ball. Do not bounce the ball too high while dribbling.

How can a 10 year old coach basketball?

Level 2 (10 to 12 Year Olds)

Lay ups – jumping off one foot and jump-stop lay ups.
Teach more cuts: back cut, curl cut, etc.
Continue to focus on shooting form and introduce some movement for shooting drills (shooting off the dribble and off the catch).

How to improve my dribbling skills?

Control. You have to know where you’re going with the ball in order to be an effective dribbler.

Defending the Ball. You can’t leave the ball vulnerable while you are dribbling.

Using Both Hands. You need to be proficient in dribbling with both hands or you’re a liability on the offensive end of the court.

What are some good basketball drills?

Passing Off the Wall/Roommate. You must remember that basketball is a team sport.

Train Your Non-Dominant Hand. A basketball player’s skills aren’t complete without competency over both their hands.

Shooting Without a Hoop.

Incorporate Other Balls for Dribbling.

Crossover Variations.

Increase Your Vertical.

Two-Ball Handling.

Visualizing Success.

What are some indoor basketball dribbing drills?

7 Easy Basketball Dribbling Drills for Beginners Retreat Dribble. This type of dribble is also known as the push-pull dribble. Crossover Dribble. Another great dribble for beginners is done by standing with your feet apart, bend slightly at the knees and waist. Control Dribble. Figure 8 Pattern Dribble. Between the Legs Dribble. Speed Dribble. Behind the Back Dribble. Ball Handling as a Beginner.

What are the basketball rules for dribbling?

The player must bounce, or dribble, the ball with one hand while moving both feet. The basketball player can only take one turn at dribbling. In other words, once a player has stopped dribbling they cannot start another dribble. The ball must stay in bounds. The players hand must be on top of the ball while dribbling.