BASKETBALL DRIBBLING WORKOUT

Excellent basketball dribbling workout! 

Ballhandling is a critical basketball skill, not only at the youth levels, but all levels.  The ability to dribble equally well with either hand; without looking at the ball; at full speed; will elevate your game tremendously.  But it will take a lot of hard work and dedication.  The only way to improve your ballhandling is to practice dribbling every day. 

THE WORKOUT (est 20 mins per day):  37 BALLHANDING DRILLS - 30 REPS/DRIBBLES PER DRILL.  The coach featured in the enclosed video demonstrates a series of 37 ballhandling drills.  I recommend doing all of the drills demonstrated (every day) for 30 repetitions (or dribbles) per drill.  It should take approximately 20 minutes to complete the workout.   

Some fundamentals to keep in mind:

• Dribble with your fingertips (not your palm).
• Keep your head up and look straight ahead.  Do not look at the ball or the ground.
• Start slow, control the ball, increase dribble speed as you establish a rhythm.
• Bend your knees to lower your dribble (do not bend at the waist).

Be patient, stick with it, do not get discouraged:  These drills will be very difficult in the beginning.  That is ok.  Stick with it!  After several weeks you will notice a big difference.  The drills will get easier and you will see the benefits in practice and in games.

LINK TO WORKOUT VIDEO: 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Fbwd2Z2jEc