How to Teach Beginner Girls Basketball Dribbling II

In the previous article, How to Teach Beginner Girls Basketball Dribbling I, I told you that dribbling skills are one of the most lacking skills. It is also one of the most important skills needed on a team. It makes a big difference having someone bring the ball up the court effectively compared to not having someone at all. So let's continue to look at how to teach dribbling skills.

To continue developing dribbling skills start with simply dribbling the basketball. Dribble the basketball with your right hand. As you are dribbling, make sure to bend your knee and lean forward slightly were you are not standing straight up. As you are dribbling, pound the basketball against the floor or ground as hard as you can. Now put the basketball into your left hand and continue to dribble like you did with your right. Now bring the basketball back to the right hand. Spread your feet about shoulder width apart. You will need to bend down a little more than you did earlier. Now dribble the basketball around your right leg using small dribbles. Now put the basketball into your left hand and continue to dribble around your left leg using small dribbles. Now dribble around both legs in a figure 8 motion. While dribbling in this motion you will need to switch dribbling hands when you get to the appropriate leg.

Dribbling the basketball is not just for guards and for small players. I've seen players over 6 feet playing the point guard position. Do not limit yourself. Add dribbling skills to your game.


By Patosha Jeffery

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