Dribble and Shield the ball from a Defender

What part of your hand should you use to dribble a basketball?

• • Palm

• • Fingertips

• • Wrist

• • Whole hand

Why should you keep your head up while dribbling?

• To watch your hands

• To look at your feet

• To see your teammates and defenders

• To count the bounces

Why is it important to keep your knees slightly bent while dribbling?

• It looks cool

• Helps you stay balanced and move quickly

• Helps you jump higher

• Makes you look taller

Which of the following is NOT a good dribbling habit?

• Using fingertips

• Keeping the ball low

• Keeping eyes up

• Bouncing the ball too high

What can help you move away from a defender while dribbling?

• Bouncing the ball slowly

• Running in a straight line only

• Using quick direction changes

• Dribbling with both hands at once

What is the purpose of shielding the ball?

• To bounce the ball higher

• To stop the ball hitting the feet

• To protect the ball from a defender

• To take a break

How should you position your body to shield the ball?

• Turn your back or side to the defender

• Face the defender directly

• Sit down with the ball

• Hide the ball behind your head

Which of these body parts can help you protect the ball from a defender?

• Your legs only

• Your non-dribbling arm and body

• Your head

• Your knees