Ball Handling Tips From The Harlem Globetrotters

The video tutorial focuses on improving ball handling skills. It begins with basic tips such as dribbling with fingertips and maintaining a wide hand. The importance of a proper stance is emphasized, with bent knees and chest up to maintain control. Beginners are advised to practice slowly to build muscle memory, even using a double dribble to train movements. The tutorial stresses dribbling with intensity, aiming to 'pound the ball' for better control. Finally, it encourages practicing with both hands and gradually advancing to more complex techniques, fostering creativity in ball handling.

What is the recommended way to dribble the ball to maintain control?

• With your knuckles

• With your fingertips and a wide hand

• With your palms

• With your elbows

Why is it important to play catch with the ground when learning to dribble?

• To train your muscles to keep the ball in one space

• To make the ball bounce higher

• To increase the ball's speed

• To make the ball spin

What is the purpose of practicing dribbling with both hands?

• To ensure you can dribble equally well with both hands

• To improve hand-eye coordination

• To make the ball bounce faster

• To confuse the opponent

What is a key aspect of advanced ball handling?

• Dribbling with a smaller ball

• Dribbling while sitting down

• Dribbling with power and control

• Dribbling with your eyes closed

How long should you practice dribbling with each hand daily to improve?

• 1 minute

• 5 minutes

• 30 minutes

• 10 minutes