Learning targets · Ball · attack
Dribbling
Moving with the ball, with both hands, with a purpose: to the rim, away from pressure, to a better passing angle.
Cue
Every dribble goes somewhere.
Why
Dribbling is a means, not an aim. Every dribble should get you something.
When can they do it?
| Layer 0Aware | Dribbles walking and jogging through the hall with both hands. |
| Layer 1Control | Dribbles at speed to the rim with as few dribbles as possible. |
| Layer 2Shape your own | Changes hand and speed to beat a defender. |
| Layer 3Shape others | Dribbles to move the defence for a teammate. |
What to watch
- Ball on the side away from the defender
- Both hands
What often goes wrong
Dribbling on the spot with no purpose.
Activities that train it
How it connects
Needs first Coordination
Needed for Protect the ballLay-up and finishingDrive first
Goes with Head up
Solves Order