When used properly, the dribble can carve up defenses and lead to big numbers on the scoreboard. The dribble is a lethal tool for players. Without this kind of evaluation, players are misguided and uninformed about their ability to handle the ball. As a coach or parent you must determine whether your players are in Level 1,2, or 3. I call this an advanced skill because the dribbler will encounter physical contact, double teams, and big players around the basket. The dribble can lead to an open shot, a drive to the lane or all the way to the basket. Level 3-The advanced dribbler uses the bounce to create offensive advantages.
Most of these dribbling situations are on the perimeter and require players to use good judgement in making passes, timing, and being strong with the ball. Skills needed in the half court are one, two, or three dribbles to an open area or to pass to a teammate. This requires a player to dribble, just as it requires them to pass, rebound and shoot. Level 2-Dribbling in the half court within the offense. This open court handle is much more difficult than it appears.
Remember this when your son or daughter struggles to bring the ball up the floor in practice or in your driveway. You would be shocked at how many Division I players cannot successfully do this.
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The third step is to play "live" one-on-one full court. Once they can do this, add a defender to play "token" defense by staying in front of the dribbler, but not trying to steal. Level 1-Open court dribbling, such as in the back court, must be taught to all players early in their playing days. This becomes a more difficult task for the coach. The good news is that rapid improvement can be made by a player willing to work hard on the correct dribbling fundamentals and drills. An easy answer to the player and his parent when challenged is, "When you are able to prove you can handle the ball, you will be allowed to do it in a game." Until then the dribble is a skill that must be worked on constantly if it is to be improved. Players who have exhibited the ability to handle the ball well in practice consistently, should be allowed to dribble in a game. To me, until they take scoreboards out of gyms, not all players should be able to dribble. You may think this is limiting a player or not allowing all players to experience the game. Where does that leave the other players on the team? They should not dribble or must have specific limitations put on them. Handling the basketball is a privilege reserved for those who have proven a competency to do so. What then happens to the kids who haven't mastered the dribble? If you are the coach, how would you handle this predicament? The answer is the subject of this article. On the other hand, there comes a time when dribbling under control and without turnovers is necessary for all players. Even if an automatic turnover is the result, kids should be encouraged to try. One one hand, all kids should be given the opportunity to try out their dribbling skills in practice and in games. You will also notice that many of the dribbling mistakes by kids are due mainly to having insufficient control of the ball. Big kids are frightened at the thought of having to dribble as his teammates scream at him to pass. The smallest kids usually handle it best due to their quickness and proximity to the ground. If you've watched a youth game lately you have seen an array of dribbling skills. As you will realize, dribbling the ball is not an equal opportunity skill. My coaching experiences will illuminate some unique, time tested ideas about the dribble. As these youngsters grow older and join teams, the dribble, unfortunately, is an assumed skill. Eventually, they realize the basketball is perfect for bouncing in the house, on the carpet, and outside. Kids will try to dribble any ball regardless of its size, material make up, or weight. Before passing and shooting are taught to toddlers, dribbling is the first basketball skill explored. Dribbling is one of the foundations of the game of basketball.
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