BALL HANDLING

KYRIE IRVING BLEACHER REPORT INTERVIEW

Being able to dribble as well as the pros above takes countless hours of practice. Many of them can tell you how much went and certain drills that made them as successful as they are or were. According to a Bleacher Report article about Kyrie Irving, Irving explains, "Everybody always asks, 'What did you do as a kid to get your handle like this?'" Irving said. "And I tell them, 'I just practice simple moves first-like crossovers, between the legs, behind the back-and then I would work on combinations in isolation situations by myself. Then I would have counters to every move, always being prepared for that-not only that second move, but that third, fourth, fifth move just in case.

Several Tips that'll Improve Your Dribbling & Ball Handling

1. Keep your head up at all times.

This allows you to see the floor and see opposing defenders allowing you to react as quick as possible.

2. Pound the ball hard.

This helps you become quicker and make it harder for defenders to take the ball from you.

3.Use the least amount of dribbles as possible.

This helps make you quicker and harder to inticipate.

4. Dribble with your finger tips.

This helps you control the ball unlike dribbling with your palms

5. Protect the ball.

This is signigicant because it limits your turnovers making you a better player.

6. Change direction and speed.

This helps makes you become unpredictable and crafty creating spaces for shots or passing.

7. Stay low to the ground.

This helps you protect the ball and gives the ball the shortest distance returning to your hand.

ADDITIONAL TIPS