Basketball Dribbling Moves

Dribbling is one of the three choices for the triple threat position. Dribbling is how a player is able to move around the basketball court without passing the ball. Especially in tight situations when the defense is playing the offense tight and aggressively, and there is no one to pass the ball to. The best basketball players are able to put the ball on the floor and dribble the basketball and create a play without getting the ball stolen.

Some Tips to learning how to dribble better are:

•  Stick to the fundamentals and know how to dribble pretty good in either hand
•  When dribbling look up
•  Protect the ball with your body all the time
•  Pass first and dribble second
•  Always dribble with purpose          
• Use your wrist and fingers to move the ball ,and never your palms
• When dribbling NEVER palm the basketball
• When dribbling up court ,never dribble by the sidelines to avoid the trap defense
• Never force the offense to score, take your time when dribbling
• Use your dominant hand when ever possible

Learning different types of basketball dribbles is important to be a better ball handler. To be a better ball handler you must master the following moves by completing basketball drills.

Behind the back dribble – a move behind the back that moves the basketball to the opposite side of your body.
Between the legs dribble- a move that puts the ball between the legs, while pushing the ball to the opposite side of the body.
Crossover- a move that quickly changes the direction of the basketball while dribble the ball directly in front of the defense.

Double Crossover – a double crossover is like the crossover except you cross your opponents twice.

Fake Spin - a move that rotates your body and the basketball 180˚.

Hesitation Dribble- also known as the stop-n-go, the hesitation is used to intimidate your opponent.

Improving the Off-hand- improving your non-dominant hand is the first step to improving your dribble.

In and out dribble – a dribble move used to evade the defense and get to the basket quickly.

Post Up Dribble- a low post dribble move used to back down the opponent towards the basket

Spin Move - a fancy dibble move that allows the offensive player to rotate (spin) around his opponent completely.

Stutter Step- also known as the hesitation dribble