basketball ballhandling drills
Up and Back Drill
This is a great drill for practicing to maintain space between your feet while dribbling the ball.
Four Ball Partner Exchange
This is a great dribbling and passing drill that works on the exchange and communicating between exchanges.
Up and Under (Inside)
Players learn to perform a proper pump fake on a defender in this ballhandling drill. Don't just step forward after the fake - imagine a defender jumping on the pump fake and step around him as you would in a game situation!
North/South Dribble
This is a great ballhandling drill for beginners and advanced players! For advanced ballhandlers, try standing feet shoulder width apart and using two balls at the same time.
Pretzel Walk Drill
Players learn to pass the ball through their legs while moving on the court in this fundamental ballhandling drill. Focus more on handling the ball properly rather than getting to halfcourt and back quickly.
Triangle Flip Flop Drill
The key to improving is to get out of your comfort zone and force your body and mind to adapt. This drill allows you to improve your ballhandling skills, and as you improve, run the drill faster to really challenge your dexterity!
Corkscrew Ballhandling Drill
The Corkscrew drill is a great ballhandling drill for beginners. Go as fast as you can to increase the difficulty!
Cone Dribbling Drill
In this drill, players dribble as they change speed and direction, exploding from slow to fast on each move.
Two Hand Bounce Catch Drill
Here's a great drill to help with your hand-eye coordination! It teaches to stay low, and keep your feet spread wide, using your fingertips to grip the ball instead of your palms.
Two Ball Around The Leg
Although it looks like a simple trick, dribbling between your legs can help you keep the ball out of a defender’s grasp. This drill teaches your players how to perfect this valuable skill!
Crossover, Go and Pull Up
This is a great intermediate dribbling drill that focuses on the crossover and rebounding with explosion.
Head To Toes
This drill will train players to maintain a controlled power dribble at all heights. For a more difficult version, do the same exercise with two balls at the same time!
Around The Head Ball Wraps
This drill will give you a feel for the basketball and help you become more comfortable in your ball handling. A good hand speed and coordination drill, it's also a great conditioner for your arms.
Whip Drill
Players learn to switch hands and whip the ball around the legs while dribbling in this great skill-building drill.
Quick Draw
This is a great ballhandling drill that focuses on making sure your players are releasing the ball and not loting it upwards to get more time.
Yo Yo Dribbling Drill
This fun drill helps players improve their dribbling, especially for the around the back crossover and the front crossover.
5 Drills To Improve Your Individual Ballhandling
To run a smooth offense, every player (from 1 to 5) has to be a proficient dribbler and passer. And that requires some serious practice time spent on ball handling!“ “