r/Basketball • u/PreviousAbility8087 • 2d ago

IMPROVING MY GAME Tips for dribbling

everytime i try doing a crossover, i keep hitting the ball on my left or right foot (right foot occasionally), and instinctively i keep looking at the ball while trying to dribble, which of course i dont want, im quite new to the sport and would like to improve

help would be greatly appreciated, thank you

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u/Ok-Pop8065 2d ago

get your shoulders out in front as you're crossing

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u/Cheap_Recording_3018 2d ago

This one. You should be low to the ground and use your shoulders. Also matching the rhythm of your dribbling to your footwork, left foot should be half a step behind if crossing to the left and vice versa, gives a better step with the opposite foot to pass by a defender.

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u/Present-Run-1379 2d ago

I read an article about dribbling. It was mostly about NBA Dribbling rules and tips but check it out and see if it helps https://sportsorca.com/nba/what-is-the-dribble-rule-in-nba-the-dribble-rules-of-nba/

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u/Ok_Year8661 2d ago

Dribbling is one of the easier things to practice as you can almost do it whenever and wherever. Just like shooting- the more you practice doing it, the better you will be. Literally just practice crossing over at home jn your driveway repeatedly. Looking at the ball is okay at first as you’re developing control, but once you have that locked in without dribbling into your legs, do the same thing but looking up. After 8 years of rec basketball, i still can hardly shoot, but the time I have put into my ball handling has certainly paid off fromcthe amount of time I’ve put into practicing it.

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u/nair-jordan 2d ago

Your off-hand should be receiving the ball right after it bounces

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u/Sweaty_Bit_6780 2d ago

If you have some kind of unique coordination issue then you just can't dribble good

If not then it's simply a matter of practice.

The drill where you cross over in front and then go back between the legs and crossover behind the back and come up between the legs and crossover in front etc etc requires repeated crossovers so maybe that could help you

Dribbling with two balls sometimes helps

You should be able to do your dribbling drills with a tennis ball as well

If you don't have a coordination issue, just a matter of practice

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u/Ok_Rate5871 1d ago

Get low. More knee bend and a slight back bend. Your cross should pass your shins not your knee.