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Ballhandling Drills Emphasize Staying Balanced

By Lance Von Vogt, US Sports Camps, 06/21/18, 12:00PM PDT

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Extend arms out and push ball back and forth with your fingertips. Once you feel comfortable with the ball extended out in front of you, move the ball high above head and low in front of your ankles working the ball in the same way.

Daily work on ball handling skills is a key component to our basketball camps in Rocklin, California. Ball handling is the easiest way to work on your game and become a great all-around player as all you need is a ball and a flat surface.

Just as in all areas of basketball, the foundation of working on ball handling is to make sure you are balanced and in an athletic position. Dribbling the ball in a balanced position, make sure your knees are bent and your chest is up; this enables you to look forward and see the floor. Avoid looking down while you dribble as that takes away from your court vision.