How To Improve In Short Time

Hey BBaller!

I often get asked how much time should athletes spend practicing their skills. The answers is as always "It Depends!" How old, how experienced, how committed, how much time available, what else is going on in their life, on and on and on...

But, what I have to talk about today is something everyone can do regardless of their situation.

One of the most important skills for all players to be good at is handling the basketball. If you can't dribble or handle the ball well you can't make plays easily. So I believe every player needs to put time into dribbling the ball. here is a short routine that everyone can do.

Basically you can fill in the template how you want.

1. warm up with hand to hand stationary ball handling drills- 2-3minutes- you only need to do 3-5 exercises. listed are 5
-ball slaps
-figure 8
-spider
-circles
-between leg flip and catch

2. Stationary dribbling- Always pound the ball on these drills. Choose 6 drills and work at each one for 15 seconds and do 1-2 sets of each on both hands.
-right and left hand pound
-crossover pound
-right and left windshield wiper pound
-front to back push pull pound
-1,2 and 1,2,3 combinations pounds
-Two ball alternate pound

3. Moving dribbling- keep pounding the ball and move up and down the court. 2 sets up and back
-Crossovers
-3 point line dribble- shuffle sideways while dribbling the ball hard around the 3 point line
-Spin dribble
-1,2 combinations- this can be crossovers, around the back, through the legs...
-Pull back and change direction
-2 ball dribbling

4. Position specific- Choose 2-3 drills that you would use in your position and dribble hard to the rim: do each one 5 times.
-Square up and come out of triple threat and attack defender. can use a chair or cone
-Get to the rim with only a couple dribbles.

Ok. This routine can be modified to fit your needs. But you should include all 4 areas.
1. hand to hand
2. stationary dribble
3. moving dribble
4. position specific

Do this each day and you will be a great ball handler. Try to get in done in 20 minutes. By taking little rest you will build endurance and be able to play all day without needing a SUB!

Play hard,

Lee

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