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Basketball Tip - Ball Handling Skills Monday, January 08, 2007

01/08/2007

Stick to the fundamentals, too much "flash" only hurts team play and the morale of your teammates.
Don’t be quick to dribble. Look first, dribble last. Pass first whenever possible.
Always dribble with a purpose. Whether you're driving, setting up a play or trying to get free for a shot, never be guilty of receiving a pass and dribbling without a purpose.
Don’t pound the ball. Push it away firmly and quickly with your wrist and fingers.
Keep the ball close to your body and your head up at all times.
Your body should be crouched with your knees bent and your head directly over the midpoint of your two feet.
Don’t get caught on the sidelines or the corners. Pivot away from these areas and get the pass away quickly.
Always dribble to a spot where you can conclude the dribble with either a good pass or shot. Get rid of the ball quickly, but don’t force it either.
Keep the ball on the opposite side of the defender. Keep it low, close to your body, with your forearm almost parallel to the floor and your elbow in close to your body. When in the open court, dribble waist high for speed and push the ball out in front of you.
Master change of direction and change of pace as these are valuable skills.
Learn to dribble with either hand and master the cross-over dribble. Use your best hand whenever you can.

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