Tuesday, 30 December 2014

Workouts To Build Ball Handling Skills

By Saad Mirza


Warming up to play basketball is one of the most important parts of the game. The warmup can determine your play ability as well as prevent injuries. Of the warmup one of the most important components is the stretching session.

A ball handling workout that is proven effective is to dribble the ball up and down the court with one hand only. As you sprint up and down the court do your best to control the ball with only one hand. After a few times up and down the court with one hand focus your attention on the other.

How well you stretch will determine your overall performance on the court. By ensuring you stretch before every game, you're not only protecting yourself but also ensuring that you play a good game. As an added benefit, stretching and warming up benefits your overall health as well. Make sure to stretch on body sides of your body. Two times or more for each stretch is generally a good number to make sure you loosen your muscles and are ready to play. Each stretch should be done the same number of times on each side of your body.

It doesn't matter how new or seasoned you are to the game of basketball. Dribbling is fundamental and something you should always be striving to improve. Know what sets you apart from other players? Understanding how to handle the ball when you're moving around the court. Dribbling in between and around your legs is another move that looks pretty impressive and can be useful while in a game. Using your body to protect the ball is a move that can confuse other players or be hard for them to work around.

Dribbling far out to the side or starting the ball before you start your run can also be a fun exercise. This comes in handy during a game when you want to feint to a side and get the ball moving before the other player has a chance to take it away from you. This ball control is sure to get reactions from the crowd and is pretty easy to practice.

Whether you are just starting out or a seasoned player dribbling is the fundamental that can have the most variation. Making sure you are comfortable with the ball and know how to apply your moves in a real game can set you apart from many other players. Practice these moves and see them translate into on-court confidence.




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