Learning targets · Ball · attack
Head up
Habit · always does itlayers 0–3
While dribbling you look at the court, not the ball. Always.
Cue
See the rim.
Why
Whoever looks at the ball doesn't see the open teammate, the defender or the space. One of the always-rules.
When can they do it?
| Layer 0Aware | Can dribble while walking and count the coach's fingers. |
| Layer 1Control | Looks up on the first dribble and sees the open player. |
| Layer 2Shape your own | Dribbles at speed without looking at the ball. |
| Layer 3Shape others | Reads the whole defence while dribbling. |
What to watch
- Chin up
- Can say what they saw
What often goes wrong
Head up only when the coach shouts.
Activities that train it
How it connects
Needed for Find open spaceCreate, see and punish an advantageLook before you catch
Goes with DribblingMove and stop, head up
Solves Awareness