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4 SKILLS & DRILLS DRIBBLING 5

REVERSE DRIBBLING
DRIBBLING When there is an opponent in your way, you
STEP 1 can beat them by stopping, changing hands and
You are not allowed to walk or run As you dribble across your dribbling away in the opposite direction.
opponent, stop suddenly
while holding the ball in basketball, on the foot nearest
which makes dribbling one of the them. Remember to
keep the ball away
first skills to be mastered. It is not from your marker.
STEP 3
only important to keep the ball under Keep turning until you are facing the opposite
direction. As you bounce the ball at the end of your
control and away from opponents, STEP 1 turn, collect it with your other hand (now farthest
but also to do it at speed. Do not look at the from your marker) and continue play.
ball, keep your head
up so that you can
see the other players
on the court.
BASIC DRIBBLING
While you are dribbling, at least one foot must stay
in contact with the ground and you can only use
one hand at a time. And remember, once you have
stopped with the ball you must pass or shoot; you
cannot start dribbling again.

STEP 2
Turn your body back the other
way, pivoting (see page
8) on the foot nearest
the marker. Keep your
back turned to them to
shield the ball.

STEP 2 STEP 3 STEP 4
Using your fingers and your wrist, push Allow your fingers and wrist to move As you move forwards, bend your knees TOP TIP
the ball downwards and slightly ahead smoothly up and down with the ball. and keep your body over the ball to
of you with a clean, smooth action. Do not let the ball make contact with shield it from opponents. Always dribble The reverse dribbling technique must be executed in one quick, smooth motion
the palm of your hand, feel it with your with the hand that is farthest away from to outsmart your opponent.
fingers and shift it with your wrist. your opponent.