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Drill 15 - Line Dribbling Drills

Basketball Drill

Greenvale Basketball Club Inc. (A0025777N)

http://greenvalegrizzlies.asn.au/coaching.htm

Type: Dribbling

Description:

For straight line drills players line up

in four lines at baseline (see diagram A).

Players dribble down the court, and at designated

spots (e.g. free-throw line extended, centre line), or on

whistle, make one of the following designated moves;

1) change from speed dribble to control (protection)

dribble, 2) crossover, 3) fake crossover (inside out),

4) reverse dribble, and 5) Stutter (hesitation) dribble.

For change of direction drills players line up

in two lines near centre of court.

Players practice change of direction dribbles in a

zig-zag pattern down court (see diagram B). They

can make one of the following designated moves:

1) crossover, 2) behind the back, and 3) between

the legs.

Variations:

Follow the leader - all players follow moves of

designated player.

Points of Emphasis:

1. Head up - see the court.

2. Correct dribbling technique - fingertips not palms.

3. Protect the ball.

4. Footwork.

5. Balance.

6. Stay low.

7. Explosive change of direction - plant the foot and push off.