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  1. #16
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    Default Re: Practicing Handles

    One of the best things I've done for my handles is buy/use a weighted training ball. You end up dribbling the ball much harder than you normally do, which in turn improves your handles significantly.

    Going left was a little uncomfortable for me (I could still go left, just didn't like it) until I got my weighted training ball. Now it's like second nature to me.

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    Quote Originally Posted by stevieming
    hmm, not sure I agree with that Kyrie Irving says he practised his handle by sticking the ball in a plastic bag.....
    He was f[COLOR="Black"]u[/COLOR]cking around man. I saw when he said that. He shouldn't because young kids will go out and do that dumb shit.

    Trust me. Muscle memory is too important.

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    I believe that anything you do to make the drill more challenging will only make you better.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Pushxx
    He was f[COLOR="Black"]u[/COLOR]cking around man. I saw when he said that. He shouldn't because young kids will go out and do that dumb shit.

    Trust me. Muscle memory is too important.
    yeah you're probably right!

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    Default Re: Practicing Handles

    anybody know any drills you could do with a tennis ball

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    Quote Originally Posted by L3B120N J4M35
    anybody know any drills you could do with a tennis ball

    Dribble with left toss and catch with your right, switch hands. Toss and cross over, do the same while going behind your back then between your legs.

    Toss and catch with your right hand standing at the 3 point line, after 5 tosses toss the ball halfway to the basket drive catch the ball with your toss hand and finish with the other
    Last edited by 01amberfirewv; 03-07-2013 at 10:25 AM.

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    Default Re: Practicing Handles

    I always dribble the ball when I am not doing anything.

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    Default Re: Practicing Handles

    Quote Originally Posted by 01amberfirewv
    Dribble with left toss and catch with your right, switch hands. Toss and cross over, do the same while going behind your back then between your legs.

    Toss and catch with your right hand standing at the 3 point line, after 5 tosses toss the ball halfway to the basket drive catch the ball with your toss hand and finish with the other

    dribble with palm or finger tips?

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    Quote Originally Posted by L3B120N J4M35
    dribble with palm or finger tips?

    Use your finger tips to control the ball. You kind of have to cup your hand but I think this is more important when your really young and first learning to dribble to keep you from smacking the ball. As you get more comfortable you kind of just fit your hand around the ball. Another great drill is one finder dribbles. Dribble low to the ground one finger at a time. Get used to moving the ball around with each finger

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