Pound Dribble in Place
Ball Handling
Legend
- player
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Develop basic ball control by mastering a consistent stationary dribble with both hands.
What you need
- basketball
Your focus
Stationary dribbling builds the finger and wrist strength needed for all advanced ball-handling skills. Young players who can confidently dribble with both hands become more versatile attackers. This foundational skill prevents traveling and double-dribble violations.
Player stands in athletic stance with feet shoulder-width apart.
Dribble the ball hard with the right hand for 20 consecutive dribbles, keeping eyes up.
Switch to left hand for 20 consecutive dribbles, maintaining the same eye level.
Alternate hands every 10 dribbles for 2 minutes total.
Goal
You've got it when the ball comes back up to the same height every time, not too high, not skipping off the floor. Consistent contact, consistent control.
Helpful cues
- Pound the ball, don't pat it
- Fingertips, not your palm
- Eyes up, can you see me?
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Allow player to look at ball until comfortable.
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Add the next challenge
Dribble while seated on the floor to isolate wrist control.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
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