subject: Effective Ball Handling - How To Dribble A Basketball [print this page] Author: Rose Daly Author: Rose Daly
Dribbling is one of the most basic basketball skills yet it is also one of those that are often overlooked. Most basketball players and enthusiasts these days pay more attention to developing their shooting ability that they often forget about how important effective dribbling is to the game. This is why it will be to your advantage to learn how to dribble a basketball effectively. Once you know how, you will be able to contribute more to your team through creating more effective plays that are aimed at scoring more points.
As a beginner, you must be able to learn how to dribble a basketball. Most people will tell you this is quite a simple thing to do. What they do not tell you is that learning how to be an effective ball handler can help much in making you a valuable player to any basketball team.
One of the things you will need to understand about dribbling is that it involves both your mind and body. You must learn how to dribble the ball in well coordinated manner and you must also learn how to read your opponents minds, as well as how to keep your plans from being read by opponents.
To effectively dribble, try to bend your body slightly to shorten the distance between the floor and your hands. You also need to keep your eyes away from the ball and rather use it to see where your opponents are and who among your team mates are free to make shots. Use the tips of your fingers and the pads of your hands when dribbling and try to keep a rhythm that will allow you to switch paces from time to time.
There is still more to learning how to dribble a basketball and you will be able to know more about this through doing your own homework and giving yourself enough time to practice.
