Drill

Drills

Basketball

Pound Dribble Control

Ball control

8 min
3 x 20 sec each hand
Beginner

Why this drill

stabilize basic control before adding complexity.

Setup

Athletic stance with one ball.

How to perform it

  1. 1Pound controlled dribbles at multiple heights while keeping posture and eyes forward.

Key feel

Own the ball below your frame.

Success cue

Ball stays inside the athlete's control window without posture collapse.

Recommended reps

3 x 20 sec each hand

Progression

Add movement and alternating heights.