If you want to make the decision to advance the ball up the floor while maintaining possession then the only way to do that is through dribbling. Which at the highest levels requires professional level ball handling ability. Not only do spectators love to see amazing ball handling, but you will become a much better player if you have amazing handles. Especially if you're a guard.
In fact, this fundamental is so basic that you should be working on this first before moving on to anything else. Because if you can't move the ball, then you can't play. These are workbooks, video information on YouTube, as well as DVDs and camps that will assist you on your journey to become a great ball handler. One important thing to note here is that it does not matter what position that you play on the basketball court.
If you can properly handle the basketball then you reduce your chances of turnovers, you will be able to get to where you need to get on the floor with the ball easier, and you will have more confidence.
When it comes to creating space all by yourself, then ball handling is what you will need to rely on to get that important separation, which increases your chances of making the shot because you decrease your chances of having your shot contested by the defender.
Athletes such as Austin Rivers, Jeremy Lin, Deron Williams, LeBron James, and many more are able to get this separation from their defender that is critical to your success on the basketball floor, while exciting the crowd at the same time.
It's a fact that you will be almost impossible to guard if you throw in explosiveness with the correct ball handling. Here is a list of the common rules when it comes to handling a basketball.
Rule 1: You have two hands, which means train both of them. If you neglect the hand that's not very strong, then you limit your potential as a basketball player in a big way. When you're not training your weak hand, you will have a hard time come game time.
Rule 2: Do not bounce the ball with your palms, but rather your finger tips. This reduces turnovers, because you will have more control over the basketball, and will be able to place it where you want. This is also fundamental, and coaches as well as trainers are looking for it.
Rule 3: Ensure that the ball goes not higher than waist level, when you're dribbling. Not only does this reduce turnovers, but it you dribble too high you will in violation of the rules. Both of which are turnovers, and empty trips down the floor. It should not take very long to get a feel for how it bounces. You will get some balls with more air, and some with less air. The key however is to put enough on it so it comes up to your waist or lower, as long as it's comfortable.
Pointer 4: When you have control of the basketball while dribbling, then there are only a total of 3 positions that your body can be in...
1. Control Stance: This stance is mainly done by players that play on the perimeter, and it involves keeping your knees bent, head up, and shoulders down lower than the player guarding you. This limits the chances of the ball being stolen because it shortens the return trip of the basketball, and it will also target the muscles that are involved in quick movements. This is really helpful to already be in this position, when you need to get past someone after you've just put a move on him.
2. Speed Dribble: This is a matter of sprinting with the basketball. Unlike a control dribble when you're in a athletic stance, this position is mainly used in a fastbreak situation where you need to get to where you need to get to as quick as possible without concern of turning the ball over. The reason for no concern is because when you're using this dribble, the defender should be completely out of the play, or to far to possible make a play on the ball.
3. Power Position: This position is done by using a wide stance and can be utilized by anyone on the floor. The idea is to keep the bouncing basketball out of the defenders reach by ensuring that you're the middle man between the ball and the player guarding you.
Unlike a post up where you back is more so in your defenders chest, with this position your shoulder of the arm closest to the defender is in his chest or close to it. This allows maximum protection and ensures that you can see the floor to pass to the open player if necessary.
In fact, this fundamental is so basic that you should be working on this first before moving on to anything else. Because if you can't move the ball, then you can't play. These are workbooks, video information on YouTube, as well as DVDs and camps that will assist you on your journey to become a great ball handler. One important thing to note here is that it does not matter what position that you play on the basketball court.
If you can properly handle the basketball then you reduce your chances of turnovers, you will be able to get to where you need to get on the floor with the ball easier, and you will have more confidence.
When it comes to creating space all by yourself, then ball handling is what you will need to rely on to get that important separation, which increases your chances of making the shot because you decrease your chances of having your shot contested by the defender.
Athletes such as Austin Rivers, Jeremy Lin, Deron Williams, LeBron James, and many more are able to get this separation from their defender that is critical to your success on the basketball floor, while exciting the crowd at the same time.
It's a fact that you will be almost impossible to guard if you throw in explosiveness with the correct ball handling. Here is a list of the common rules when it comes to handling a basketball.
Rule 1: You have two hands, which means train both of them. If you neglect the hand that's not very strong, then you limit your potential as a basketball player in a big way. When you're not training your weak hand, you will have a hard time come game time.
Rule 2: Do not bounce the ball with your palms, but rather your finger tips. This reduces turnovers, because you will have more control over the basketball, and will be able to place it where you want. This is also fundamental, and coaches as well as trainers are looking for it.
Rule 3: Ensure that the ball goes not higher than waist level, when you're dribbling. Not only does this reduce turnovers, but it you dribble too high you will in violation of the rules. Both of which are turnovers, and empty trips down the floor. It should not take very long to get a feel for how it bounces. You will get some balls with more air, and some with less air. The key however is to put enough on it so it comes up to your waist or lower, as long as it's comfortable.
Pointer 4: When you have control of the basketball while dribbling, then there are only a total of 3 positions that your body can be in...
1. Control Stance: This stance is mainly done by players that play on the perimeter, and it involves keeping your knees bent, head up, and shoulders down lower than the player guarding you. This limits the chances of the ball being stolen because it shortens the return trip of the basketball, and it will also target the muscles that are involved in quick movements. This is really helpful to already be in this position, when you need to get past someone after you've just put a move on him.
2. Speed Dribble: This is a matter of sprinting with the basketball. Unlike a control dribble when you're in a athletic stance, this position is mainly used in a fastbreak situation where you need to get to where you need to get to as quick as possible without concern of turning the ball over. The reason for no concern is because when you're using this dribble, the defender should be completely out of the play, or to far to possible make a play on the ball.
3. Power Position: This position is done by using a wide stance and can be utilized by anyone on the floor. The idea is to keep the bouncing basketball out of the defenders reach by ensuring that you're the middle man between the ball and the player guarding you.
Unlike a post up where you back is more so in your defenders chest, with this position your shoulder of the arm closest to the defender is in his chest or close to it. This allows maximum protection and ensures that you can see the floor to pass to the open player if necessary.
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