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Drills
Dribbling drills, move by move.
Every drill page breaks one move down: what it is, when to use it in a game, how to do it, the mistakes that slow players down, three progressions, and a 5-minute workout you can run today.
Foundation drills
DrillPound DribbleThe pound dribble builds hand strength and control. Learn proper form, mistakes to avoid, three progressions and a 5-minute pound workout.DrillStationary Dribbling DrillsStationary dribbling drills you can do anywhere: pounds, crosses, between the legs, behind the back. With a 5-minute routine and common mistakes.DrillWeak-Hand DribblingWeak-hand dribbling drills to make your off hand game-ready: pounds, crosses, layups, mistakes to avoid, progressions and a 5-minute workout.DrillFigure 8 DribbleThe figure 8 dribble builds coordination around your legs. Learn the pattern, form, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillSpider DribbleThe spider dribble trains fast hands and touch. Learn the rhythm, hand pattern, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillTwo-Ball DribblingTwo-ball dribbling drills build both hands at once. Learn the setup, form, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute workout.DrillV DribbleLearn the V dribble in basketball: front and side versions, hand position, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute V dribble drill.DrillBall WrapsBall wraps around the head, waist and legs build hand speed and feel for the ball. Learn proper form, mistakes, progressions and a 5-minute routine.
Control and vision
DrillTennis Ball DribblingThe tennis ball dribbling drill trains focus and hand-eye coordination. Setup, toss-and-catch steps, common mistakes and a 5-minute workout.DrillWall DribblingWall dribbling builds fingertip strength and quick hands. How to do wall dribbles overhead and at chest height, mistakes and a 5-minute routine.DrillBlind DribblingBlind dribbling drills train you to handle the ball without looking. Eyes-closed and eyes-up setups, safety tips, progressions and a 5-minute drill.
Game moves
DrillCrossoverLearn a low, quick crossover: step-by-step technique, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute crossover workout.DrillBetween the LegsHow to dribble between the legs with control: footwork, hand position, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillBehind the BackMaster the behind-the-back dribble: wrap technique, footwork, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute workout.DrillIn-and-OutThe in-and-out dribble fakes a crossover without switching hands. Learn the hand action, body sell, common mistakes and a 5-minute drill.DrillHesitationHow to use a hesitation dribble to freeze a defender: posture, timing, change of pace, common mistakes and a 5-minute drill.DrillSnatch BackLearn the snatch back dribble to create space off a drive: footwork, hand action, common mistakes, progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillSpeed DribbleLearn the speed dribble for transition and fast breaks: ball push, stride, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillJab and ShakeUse the shake and jab step to freeze a defender before you drive. Footwork, timing, mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillRetreat DribbleLearn the retreat dribble: how to back out of pressure and traps, protect the ball, keep your eyes up, plus mistakes and a 5-minute drill.DrillRocker DribbleLearn the rocker dribble: rock forward and back to freeze the defender, then attack. Footwork, mistakes, progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillStep BackLearn the step back in basketball: footwork, the hard dribble back, avoiding travels, common mistakes, three progressions and a drill.
Combos and signature moves
DrillKiller CrossoverLearn the killer crossover: the body sell, the low wide cross, footwork, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillDouble CrossoverHow to do a double crossover in basketball: the rhythm, the second cross, when to use it, common mistakes and a 5-minute drill.DrillHesitation CrossoverHow to do a hesitation crossover: freeze the defender with a hesi, then cross and go. Steps, mistakes, progressions and a 5-minute drill.DrillBetween the Legs CrossoverHow to do the between-the-legs crossover combo: footwork, rhythm, when to use it, common mistakes, three progressions and a drill.DrillShammgodLearn how to do a Shammgod: the push out, the pull back, footwork, staying legal, common mistakes, three progressions and a drill.
On the move
DrillCone Dribbling DrillsCone dribbling drills for basketball: line, box and gate setups, how to attack each cone with a move, common mistakes and a 5-minute cone workout.DrillZig Zag Dribbling DrillThe zig zag drill in basketball builds change of direction with the ball. Setup, footwork, moves to use at each turn, mistakes and a 5-minute drill.DrillFull Court Dribbling DrillsFull court dribbling drills to handle the ball at game speed: speed lanes, change-of-pace runs, moves at the lines, mistakes and a 5-minute circuit.
Want a full session instead of one move? Try a ball-handling workout or browse the guides.