# Handles AI > Handles AI: Basketball Trainer is an iPhone app with an AI ball-handling coach. Prop up your iPhone, step back and dribble: Coach Ace calls moves out loud, tracks the ball and your body on device, grades every rep (Clean, Nice work, Next rep) and builds a Ball Handler Score from six skills. Video is never recorded or uploaded; no account needed. Free 20-second tryout, then $0.99 for the first week and $6.99/week, or $39.99/year. - App Store: https://apps.apple.com/app/id6826912415 - Website: https://handlesai.vercel.app/ ## The app - [Basketball Training App for iPhone: Handles AI](https://handlesai.vercel.app/basketball-training-app): What a good basketball training app should do, and how Handles AI coaches your dribbling with your iPhone camera. Pricing, setup and limits. - [AI Basketball Coach on Your iPhone: How It Works](https://handlesai.vercel.app/ai-basketball-coach): How an AI basketball coach watches you dribble: ball detection, body tracking, rep grading and a plan aimed at your weakest skill. Plus its limits. - [Dribbling App for iPhone: Ball Handling Trainer](https://handlesai.vercel.app/dribbling-app): A dribbling app that calls moves out loud and counts real dribbles. The moves, the six training modes and how the Ball Handler Score works. - [Basketball App for Kids: A Parent's Guide](https://handlesai.vercel.app/basketball-app-for-kids): A parent's guide to a basketball app for kids: privacy, no account, no video upload, space needed, setup, realistic goals and how to cancel. - [Basketball Workout App: Daily Ball-Handling Plans](https://handlesai.vercel.app/basketball-workout-app): A basketball workout app for daily dribbling: short sessions, streaks, reminders and a sample week, from under a minute to longer workouts. ## Dribbling drills - [Crossover](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/crossover): Learn a low, quick crossover: step-by-step technique, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute crossover workout. - [Between the Legs](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/between-the-legs): How to dribble between the legs with control: footwork, hand position, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Behind the Back](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/behind-the-back): Master the behind-the-back dribble: wrap technique, footwork, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute workout. - [In-and-Out](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/in-and-out): The in-and-out dribble fakes a crossover without switching hands. Learn the hand action, body sell, common mistakes and a 5-minute drill. - [Hesitation](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/hesitation): How to use a hesitation dribble to freeze a defender: posture, timing, change of pace, common mistakes and a 5-minute drill. - [Snatch Back](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/snatch-back): Learn the snatch back dribble to create space off a drive: footwork, hand action, common mistakes, progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Jab and Shake](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/jab-and-shake): Use the shake and jab step to freeze a defender before you drive. Footwork, timing, mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Speed Dribble](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/speed-dribble): Learn the speed dribble for transition and fast breaks: ball push, stride, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Pound Dribble](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/pound-dribble): The pound dribble builds hand strength and control. Learn proper form, mistakes to avoid, three progressions and a 5-minute pound workout. - [Spider Dribble](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/spider-dribble): The spider dribble trains fast hands and touch. Learn the rhythm, hand pattern, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Two-Ball Dribbling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/two-ball-dribbling): Two-ball dribbling drills build both hands at once. Learn the setup, form, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute workout. - [Stationary Dribbling Drills](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/stationary-dribbling-drills): Stationary dribbling drills you can do anywhere: pounds, crosses, between the legs, behind the back. With a 5-minute routine and common mistakes. - [Weak-Hand Dribbling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/weak-hand-dribbling): Weak-hand dribbling drills to make your off hand game-ready: pounds, crosses, layups, mistakes to avoid, progressions and a 5-minute workout. - [Figure 8 Dribble](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/figure-8-dribble): The figure 8 dribble builds coordination around your legs. Learn the pattern, form, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Killer Crossover](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/killer-crossover): Learn the killer crossover: the body sell, the low wide cross, footwork, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Double Crossover](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/double-crossover): How to do a double crossover in basketball: the rhythm, the second cross, when to use it, common mistakes and a 5-minute drill. - [Shammgod](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/shammgod): Learn how to do a Shammgod: the push out, the pull back, footwork, staying legal, common mistakes, three progressions and a drill. - [Hesitation Crossover](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/hesitation-crossover): How to do a hesitation crossover: freeze the defender with a hesi, then cross and go. Steps, mistakes, progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Between the Legs Crossover](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/between-the-legs-crossover): How to do the between-the-legs crossover combo: footwork, rhythm, when to use it, common mistakes, three progressions and a drill. - [Retreat Dribble](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/retreat-dribble): Learn 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. - [Step Back](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/step-back): Learn the step back in basketball: footwork, the hard dribble back, avoiding travels, common mistakes, three progressions and a drill. - [Rocker Dribble](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/rocker-dribble): Learn the rocker dribble: rock forward and back to freeze the defender, then attack. Footwork, mistakes, progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [V Dribble](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/v-dribble): Learn the V dribble in basketball: front and side versions, hand position, common mistakes, three progressions and a 5-minute V dribble drill. - [Ball Wraps](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/ball-wraps): Ball 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. - [Tennis Ball Dribbling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/tennis-ball-dribbling): The tennis ball dribbling drill trains focus and hand-eye coordination. Setup, toss-and-catch steps, common mistakes and a 5-minute workout. - [Wall Dribbling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/wall-dribbling): Wall dribbling builds fingertip strength and quick hands. How to do wall dribbles overhead and at chest height, mistakes and a 5-minute routine. - [Blind Dribbling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/blind-dribbling): Blind dribbling drills train you to handle the ball without looking. Eyes-closed and eyes-up setups, safety tips, progressions and a 5-minute drill. - [Cone Dribbling Drills](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/cone-dribbling-drills): Cone 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. - [Zig Zag Dribbling Drill](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/zig-zag-dribbling-drill): The 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. - [Full Court Dribbling Drills](https://handlesai.vercel.app/drills/full-court-dribbling-drills): Full 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. ## Workouts - [10-minute workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/10-minute-ball-handling-workout): A 10 minute ball handling workout you can do every day: ten one-minute blocks, both hands, eyes up, with a weekly test to track progress. - [20-minute workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/20-minute-ball-handling-workout): A 20 minute ball handling workout in five blocks: warm-up, weak hand, moves with a burst, combos and a speed finisher. Needs one ball and space. - [30-minute workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/30-minute-ball-handling-workout): A full 30 minute ball handling workout: warm-up, control, weak hand, cone moves, reaction work and a closing test. One ball, cones, open space. - [Beginner workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/beginner-ball-handling-workout): A 15-minute beginner ball handling workout: fingertip control, pound dribbles, your first crossover and a simple eyes-up game. One ball, small space. - [Advanced workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/advanced-ball-handling-workout): An advanced ball handling workout: two-ball overload, blind dribbling, shammgod, killer crossover, step-back combos and a fatigue finisher. - [Kids workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/kids-ball-handling-workout): A kids ball handling workout built from games: dribble freeze, follow the leader, red light green light and a parent-friendly scoring idea. - [Point guard workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/point-guard-workout): A 30-minute point guard workout: pace changes, ball protection, pick-and-roll reads, pushing in transition and eyes-up decisions. - [Pre-game warm-up](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/pre-game-dribbling-warm-up): An 8-minute pre game dribbling warm up you can do on the sideline: wake up your hands, get loose, build to game speed and stay fresh for tip-off. - [Weak hand workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/weak-hand-workout): A 20-minute weak hand workout for basketball: weak-hand-only control, moves, finishing dribbles and pressure reps, with a test to track the gap. - [Two-ball workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/two-ball-dribbling-workout): A 15-minute two ball dribbling workout that builds from together and alternating pounds to crosses, moving drills and a two-ball challenge. - [Driveway workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/driveway-basketball-workout): A 25-minute driveway basketball workout at home: chalk-line footwork, garage-door wall dribbling, trash-can defenders and optional finishing. - [Game-speed workout](https://handlesai.vercel.app/workouts/game-speed-ball-handling-workout): A game speed ball handling workout built on intervals: full-speed moves, decisions on a call, live-ball catches and late-game fatigue reps. ## Guides - [How to improve your ball handling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-improve-ball-handling): How to improve your ball handling with a simple daily plan: fundamentals, game moves, weak hand, reaction work, and how to track progress. - [How to dribble a basketball (beginner’s guide)](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-dribble-a-basketball): A beginner's guide to dribbling a basketball: hand position, stance, eyes up, first drills and simple rules, with a 10-minute starter routine. - [How to improve your weak hand in basketball](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-improve-your-weak-hand): A step-by-step plan to improve your weak hand in basketball: dribbling drills, weak-hand-only days, layups, and how to measure progress. - [Basketball drills you can do at home](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/basketball-drills-at-home): Basketball drills you can do at home in a small space: ball handling, footwork, and conditioning, with a 15-minute routine and noise tips. - [Basketball drills without a hoop](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/basketball-drills-without-a-hoop): No hoop? These basketball drills build ball handling, footwork, form and conditioning anywhere. Includes a 20-minute session. - [Ball-handling drills for kids](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/ball-handling-drills-for-kids): Fun ball-handling drills for kids and beginners: games, simple moves, tips for parents and coaches, and a 10-minute routine. - [Ball-handling drills for guards](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/ball-handling-drills-for-guards): Ball-handling drills for point and shooting guards: pressure, combos, change of pace, reads, weak hand and a 20-minute guard workout. - [30-day ball-handling program](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/30-day-ball-handling-program): A free 30-day ball-handling program: four weekly phases from foundation to game speed, 15 to 20 minutes a day, with tests to track progress. - [How to get better handles fast](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-get-better-handles-fast): Want better handles fast? Seven habits that speed up progress: daily reps, staying low, eyes up, weak hand, reaction drills and tracking. - [How to dribble faster](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-dribble-faster): How to dribble faster: hand speed, speed dribble form, lower dribbles, change of pace and drills that make you quicker with the ball. - [How to break ankles in basketball](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-break-ankles): How to break ankles in basketball: set up the defender, sell the first move, change direction low and fast, plus the best combos to practice. - [How to keep your head up while dribbling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-keep-your-head-up-while-dribbling): Stop looking at the ball. Drills and habits to keep your head up while dribbling: wall targets, finger counting, called moves and more. - [Best basketball training apps for ball handling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/best-basketball-training-apps): An honest look at basketball training apps for ball handling: Handles AI, HomeCourt, DribbleUp, Kyrie AI and Elete, and how to choose. - [AI basketball training, explained](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/ai-basketball-training-explained): How AI basketball training apps work: camera pose tracking, rep grading, on-device processing, what AI can and cannot judge, and setup tips. - [How to get better at basketball](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-get-better-at-basketball): How to get better at basketball: the skills that matter most, how to split your practice time, a weekly plan, and how to tell you are improving. - [Basketball drills for beginners](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/basketball-drills-for-beginners): Basketball drills for beginners: 12 simple drills for dribbling, shooting, passing and footwork, plus a 30-minute beginner practice plan. - [How to practice basketball alone](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-practice-basketball-alone): How to practice basketball alone: solo drills for dribbling, shooting and footwork, ways to add pressure without a partner, and a weekly solo plan. - [The double dribble rule in basketball](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/double-dribble-rule): The double dribble rule explained: what counts as a double dribble, what does not, common examples, how it differs by level, and how to avoid it. - [Carrying in basketball](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/carrying-in-basketball): Carrying in basketball (palming) explained: what the violation looks like, why it gets called, legal versus illegal hand position, and drills to fix it. - [Traveling in basketball](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/traveling-in-basketball): Traveling in basketball explained: pivot foot rules, how many steps you get, the gather step, jump stops, and how rules differ by level. - [How to protect the ball while dribbling](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-protect-the-ball): How to protect the ball while dribbling: body position, off-arm use, dribble height and drills to cut turnovers when defenders pressure you. - [How to beat a defender off the dribble](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-beat-a-defender-off-the-dribble): How to beat a defender off the dribble: read their stance, use change of pace, pick the right move, win the first step and finish the drive. - [How to dribble low](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-dribble-low): How to dribble low in basketball: stance, hand position, how hard to push the ball, common mistakes, and drills that build a low, quick dribble. - [Fingertip control in basketball](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/fingertip-control): Fingertip control in basketball: why to dribble with your fingertips, not your palm, the right hand position, and drills to build ball feel. - [Hand-eye coordination for basketball](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/hand-eye-coordination-for-basketball): Build hand-eye coordination for basketball with 10 simple drills: tennis balls, wall work, two-ball dribbling and reaction games you can do at home. - [How long does it take to get good handles?](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-long-to-get-good-handles): How long does it take to get good handles? A realistic timeline by stage, what speeds progress up, and how to tell if you are actually improving. - [How to dribble quietly indoors](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/how-to-dribble-quietly): Practice ball handling without annoying neighbors: how to dribble quietly indoors, the best surfaces and balls, and no-bounce drills for apartments. - [Ball handling drills for middle school players](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/ball-handling-drills-for-middle-school): Ball handling drills for middle school players: the fundamentals to master at 11 to 14, a weekly plan, team practice ideas and tips for tryouts. - [Ball handling drills for high school players](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/ball-handling-drills-for-high-school): Ball handling drills for high school players: game-speed moves, pressure and press-break work, a weekly plan, and in-season vs off-season training. - [Steph Curry-inspired ball handling drills](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/steph-curry-ball-handling-drills): Steph Curry-inspired ball handling drills: a two-ball warm-up like his pregame routine, handle-to-shot moves, step-backs and constant movement. - [Kyrie Irving-inspired ball handling drills](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/kyrie-irving-ball-handling-drills): Kyrie Irving-inspired ball handling drills: a low, tight handle with both hands, creative combos, change of pace and finishing at the rim. - [Basketball dribble combos](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/basketball-dribble-combos): Twelve basketball dribble combos from beginner to advanced, when to use each one, and how to practice combos so they actually work in games. - [Basketball tryout tips](https://handlesai.vercel.app/guides/basketball-tryout-tips): Basketball tryout tips that help you stand out: how to prepare in the weeks before, what coaches look for, and what to do on tryout day. ## Comparisons - [Handles AI vs HomeCourt](https://handlesai.vercel.app/compare/handles-ai-vs-homecourt): Handles AI vs HomeCourt compared: dribbling-only voice coaching next to shot tracking and AR games. Gear, privacy, pricing and who should pick each. - [Handles AI vs DribbleUp](https://handlesai.vercel.app/compare/handles-ai-vs-dribbleup): Handles AI vs DribbleUp compared: a voice coach that works with any ball next to a smart basketball with live classes. Gear, cost and who fits each. - [Handles AI vs Elete](https://handlesai.vercel.app/compare/handles-ai-vs-elete): Handles AI vs Elete: two camera-based dribbling apps, one a voice coach calling moves, one built on AR games and leagues. Who fits each. - [HomeCourt alternatives](https://handlesai.vercel.app/compare/homecourt-alternatives): Looking for a HomeCourt alternative? Six real basketball training apps compared: AI dribbling coaches, AR games, smart balls and video drill apps. - [DribbleUp alternatives](https://handlesai.vercel.app/compare/dribbleup-alternatives): DribbleUp alternatives that work with a regular basketball: AI dribbling coaches, AR games, shot trackers and drill video apps, compared fairly. ## Reference - [Basketball dribbling glossary](https://handlesai.vercel.app/glossary): Plain-English definitions of ball-handling terms. - [Support](https://handlesai.vercel.app/support): Help, contact and subscription management. - [Privacy policy](https://handlesai.vercel.app/privacy): What the app collects (very little) and why.