Dribbling

Dribbling is one of two methods to advance the ball upcourt. The other is passing. Dribbling is when a player bounces the basketball with either hand and walk or runs while bouncing, or dribbling the basketball. Dribbling components Ball control skill that involves a up and down motion of the hand and arm. Ball contact should be with the fingers and pads of your hand. Focus on keeping your head up and body erect. Practice dribbling with either hand. Types of Dribbling High, or speed dribble quickly advances ball upcourt when there is little or no on the ball defense. Low dribble is used when the offensive player is closely defended and shields defender with his/her body. Back dribble is when offensive player dribbles ball while moving backwards because of defensive pressure through a double team or trap. Spin dribble is used when offensive player is closely defended and switches dribbling hand by spinning body away from defender. Dribbling Violations Traveling occurs when a player with ball walks or runs without dribbling the ball. Can also occur once dribbling is terminated and player moves pivot foot. Double dribble happens when a player begins to dribble again after terminating dribble or touches the ball more than once per bounce with both hands. However, you can end a dribble by catching ball with both hands.