Dribble the ball no higher than your waist, striking the floor slightly in front and to the side of your back foot. Your dribbling hand's forefinger should be pointed in the direction you are facing. At all times, keep your full hand in the upper part of the ball. Never poke at it with one finger; instead, use all five.
The goal is to make players move towards the ball, so that they can receive passes or shots on goal. Defenders want the ball kept low, which makes them more likely to get a touch. This means that you need to drop the ball below your height so that defenders have to jump or bend down to catch it.
Heavier players will take longer to react to the ball being dropped, so keep that in mind when choosing your dribbling position. If there are many opponents around the ball, you may need to kick it away rather than shoot or pass.
Only use your hands to control the ball. Do not kick it unless you are forced to because you are out of space or have run out of energy. It is important to remember these rules whenever you are playing football even if you are just having fun. A lot of people think they can kick the ball around easily by kicking it as hard as they can. This isn't true skill - it is only worth doing if you are able to do a tackle or pass laterally with your body.
Maintain your head high and your gaze fixed on the game. Don't bother looking at the ball. To send the ball into the ground, extend your arm and snap your wrists. To manipulate the ball, use your fingers rather than your palm. When dribbling, do not bounce the ball too high. This can lead to it going out of bounds.
The goal is simple: keep the opposition off balance! Use your head to find spaces, take advantage of mismatches in strength or speed and move the ball quickly between your feet - that's how you'll get past a defender. Remember: there are no right or wrong ways to play soccer - only effective ways!
Now, you might be thinking "dribbling looks easy on YouTube", and you'd be right! That's why people post videos of themselves doing amazing things with the ball. But real life isn't like YouTube - defenders can catch the ball, so you need to learn how to control it even when they do!
There are two types of dribbles: forward and backward. In both cases, start by standing still, then move one foot forward and back again while keeping the ball close to your body. This will make your movement unpredictable which will help you avoid being tackled or having the ball stolen from you.
So now you know the basics of dribbling. You should try out different moves until you find something that works for you.
Every step should be taken on the front of your feet, whether you're dribbling forward with your laces or cutting across your body with an inside touch. When you dribble forward, your non-dribbling foot should push off the ground, as if you were running or jogging. This keeps your weight on that leg and prevents it from becoming tired or ineffective.
When you cut across the ball, your other foot should push off first, then come up behind it in a rocking motion. Try not to lift your toe off the ground during this movement; instead, let it tap down on top of the ball.
This may seem like a small thing, but being aware of what you are doing with your feet is important for good dribbling. Follow these simple steps and you'll be able to control the ball smoothly and effortlessly even while moving at speed!
Bounce the ball to the side and slightly in front of your right foot, with your right palm pointing down, so that it bounces straight up and down. The ball should bounce above your knee but not over your waist. 3. When you shoot the ball, keep your elbow close to your body.
These rules will help you avoid injury while playing basketball.
As your speed increases, so does the angle at which you dribble the ball to the floor. As the angle increases, the dribbling hand travels in front of the torso, remaining in line with the shoulder. The dribbling hand's fingertip should be pointed directly away from you. Maintain the ball at or below waist level. Don't hold it too high or too low.
The goal is to keep the defense off-balance by moving the ball quickly and aggressively toward the open space. Once you have gained some space, then you can use your head and make smart decisions about where to go with the ball.
The faster you move, the more distance you will cover in a given period of time. So, if you want to increase your dribble speed, focus on moving as fast as possible throughout each phase of the game.
Start by standing as close to the free-throw line as possible. This will help you maintain control of the ball while still getting into the lane for easy shots.
Next, work on changing directions quickly. Do this by leaning into the turn with one foot forward and back again as you shift direction. This will help you avoid being blocked by bigger players and give you more room to maneuver.
After you're able to change directions quickly and get past defenders, add quick moves to your arsenal.
The dribbling hand must always be on top of the ball. In reality, each time the ball is dribbled with a hand on the side or beneath the ball, it is a violation (carrying or palming the ball) and an instant turnover. To shield the ball from the defender, the off hand is kept in an elbow high posture. This is why coaches instruct their players to "keep their hands up" when playing defense.
In fact, the only time when one can be sure that the player has the ball is when his or her hand is completely over it. Even then, though, it is best to say that the player has the ball until it is confirmed by a review of the video tape of the game.
There are times when it is necessary for the player to go into battle with an injured hand, but that is true of every player on the court. A wounded hand means that you have been hit, so keep your head up and watch where you are throwing your arm!
If you are looking at your fingers instead of the ball, you have missed a shot. It does not matter how good your jumper is if you do not have the ball. The more important thing is that you not get scored upon for missing shots.
As a general rule, if there is a hand visible when the ball is thrown in, it should be held above shoulder height.
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