Welcome to the Basic Dribbling Drills student worksheet! This worksheet will help you practice your ball handling skills through a series of exercises. Dribbling is a fundamental skill in basketball that requires coordination, control, and practice. Let's get started with some drills to improve your dribbling technique.

Drill Examples:

• Drill 1: Dribble with your dominant hand while walking from one end of the court to the other.
• Drill 2: Alternate dribbling the ball between your legs while stationary.
• Drill 3: Practice crossover dribbles by moving laterally across the court, switching hands each time.
• Drill 4: Perform figure-eight dribbles around two cones placed a few feet apart.
• Drill 5: Dribble the ball with your non-dominant hand only for 30 seconds without losing control.

Challenging Drills:

• Drill 6: Dribble the ball with your eyes closed for 15 seconds to focus on touch and feel.
• Drill 7: Perform behind-the-back dribbles while moving forward in a straight line.

Real World Problems:

• Problem 1: Imagine you are in a game situation with a defender closely guarding you. How would you use your dribbling skills to create space for a shot or pass?
• Problem 2: In a fast-break scenario, how can effective dribbling help you navigate past defenders to score a layup?

Answers:

Answers may vary for the challenging drills and real-world problems. Make sure to focus on control, speed, and accuracy while dribbling to enhance your overall game performance.

Warm-Up and Ball Handling Problems:

1. Problem: If a player dribbles the ball 5 times with their right hand and then switches to their left hand and dribbles 3 times, how many total dribbles were made?

Answer: 8 total dribbles.

2. Problem: A player starts dribbling at half-court and dribbles the ball at a speed of 2 meters per second. How far will the player have dribbled after 10 seconds?

Answer: 20 meters.

3. Problem: If a player practices dribbling for 30 minutes each day, how many minutes will they have practiced in a week?

Answer: 210 minutes in a week.

4. Problem: A player dribbles the ball for 1 minute and then rests for 30 seconds. If this pattern is repeated 5 times, how long did the entire activity take?

Answer: 7.5 minutes.

5. Problem: A team is doing a dribbling drill where they dribble around cones placed 5 feet apart. If they complete 10 laps around the cones, how many feet have they dribbled?

Answer: 500 feet.

6. Problem: A player starts dribbling the ball at a height of 3 feet and bounces it with enough force to reach a height of 2 feet. What is the total height the ball travels with each bounce?

Answer: The total height is 5 feet.

7. Problem: During a game, a player dribbles the ball for a total of 4 minutes out of the 30-minute game. What fraction of the game time was spent dribbling?

Answer: 4/30 or 2/15.

8. Problem: A player practices dribbling by alternating between dribbling with their right hand for 10 seconds and then with their left hand for 8 seconds. If this pattern is repeated 6 times, how long did the entire activity take?

Answer: 108 seconds.

9. Problem: A player dribbles the ball with an initial speed of 4 meters per second. If the ball loses 1 meter per second in speed every 2 seconds, how far will the ball have traveled in 10 seconds?

Answer: 35 meters.

10. Problem: A team is doing a dribbling drill where they move forward 5 steps, backward 3 steps, and then to the side 4 steps. If they repeat this sequence 8 times, how many total steps have they taken?

Answer: 32 total steps.

1. Start by having the players line up at half-court with a basketball each.
2. Have the players dribble the basketball with their dominant hand only, moving slowly down the court.
3. Once they reach the opposite baseline, instruct them to turn around and dribble back using their non-dominant hand.
4. Next, have the players practice crossover dribbles by dribbling with their dominant hand, then quickly switching to their non-dominant hand and back again.
5. After mastering the crossover dribble, introduce between the legs dribbling. Instruct the players to dribble the ball through their legs, alternating between legs as they move down the court.
6. Finally, challenge the players to perform a combination of dribbling moves - crossovers, between the legs, and behind the back dribbles - as they dribble down and back on the court.

• Game: Dribble Tag
  Rules:
  1. Designate one student as the "Tagger" and the rest as "Dribblers".
  2. When the game starts, the Tagger tries to tag the Dribblers while they dribble their basketballs.
  3. If a Dribbler is tagged, they become the new Tagger.
  4. The game continues for a set amount of time or until all Dribblers have been tagged.
• Game: Dribble Relay
  Rules:
  1. Divide students into two teams and create a relay course with markers.
  2. Each team member takes turns dribbling the basketball through the course and back to their team.
  3. The next player can only start once the previous player has returned to the team.
  4. The first team to have all their players complete the relay wins.
• Game: Dribble Knockout
  Rules:
  1. Have all students form a circle with one student in the middle.
  2. The student in the middle dribbles the ball and tries to knock other students' basketballs out of the circle.
  3. If a student's ball is knocked out, they switch places with the student in the middle.
  4. The game continues with the new student in the middle.

Basic Dribbling Drills Worksheet

Welcome to the Change of Direction Drills section of our basketball practice! In this worksheet, you will practice various dribbling techniques focusing on changing direction quickly and effectively. Complete the following drills to improve your ball-handling skills.

Drill Examples:

• Dribble the ball in a straight line for 10 meters, then quickly change direction to the right and continue for another 10 meters.
• Weave through a line of cones set up in a zigzag pattern, changing direction with each cone.
• Perform a crossover dribble, switching the ball quickly from one hand to the other while moving forward.
• Practice a behind-the-back dribble while moving in a figure-eight pattern around two cones.
• Combine a spin move with a crossover dribble to evade a defender and drive to the basket.

Challenge Drills:

• Dribble the ball while performing a hesitation move, faking in one direction before quickly changing to the other.
• Practice a between-the-legs dribble while moving at full speed in a straight line, then abruptly stop and change direction.

Real-World Problems:

• Imagine you are playing in a game and need to quickly change direction to avoid a defender. How would you execute a crossover dribble in this situation?
• You are on a fast break with a defender approaching from your right side. How would you use a behind-the-back dribble to create space and score?

Answers:

Answers will vary for the drills and challenges. Ensure you practice these techniques regularly to improve your dribbling skills.

1. Problem: Player A is practicing dribbling and wants to improve their ability to change direction quickly. They start at the baseline and dribble towards the free-throw line. At the free-throw line, they quickly change direction and dribble back to the baseline. How many times can Player A complete this drill in one minute?

Answer: Player A can complete this drill 10 times in one minute.

2. Problem: Player B is working on her crossover dribble. She starts at half-court and dribbles towards the three-point line. She performs a crossover dribble and continues to the opposite three-point line, then changes direction again with another crossover dribble. How many crossovers does Player B perform in one repetition of this drill?

Answer: Player B performs two crossovers in one repetition of this drill.

3. Problem: Player C is practicing his hesitation move. He starts at the top of the key and dribbles towards the basket. As he approaches the paint, he hesitates briefly before driving to the basket. If Player C hesitates for 2 seconds each time, how many times can he perform this drill in 30 seconds?

Answer: Player C can perform this drill 15 times in 30 seconds.

4. Problem: Player D wants to work on his behind-the-back dribble. He starts at the baseline and dribbles towards half-court. At half-court, he executes a behind-the-back dribble and continues to the opposite baseline. How many behind-the-back dribbles does Player D perform in one repetition of this drill?

Answer: Player D performs one behind-the-back dribble in one repetition of this drill.

5. Problem: Player E is focusing on his spin move. He starts at the free-throw line extended and dribbles towards the baseline. When he reaches the baseline, he executes a spin move and heads back towards the free-throw line. How many spin moves does Player E perform in one repetition of this drill?

Answer: Player E performs one spin move in one repetition of this drill.

6. Problem: Player F is working on his euro step. He starts at the top of the key and dribbles towards the basket. As he approaches the defender, he uses a euro step to avoid the block and score. If Player F practices this move continuously for 2 minutes, how many euro steps does he perform?

Answer: Player F performs 60 euro steps in 2 minutes.

7. Problem: Player G is practicing his between-the-legs dribble. He starts at half-court and dribbles towards the three-point line. At the three-point line, he executes a between-the-legs dribble and continues to the opposite three-point line. How many between-the-legs dribbles does Player G perform in one repetition of this drill?

Answer: Player G performs one between-the-legs dribble in one repetition of this drill.

8. Problem: Player H wants to improve his crossover step-back move. He starts at the wing and dribbles towards the top of the key. At the top of the key, he performs a crossover dribble and takes a step back to create space for a jump shot. If Player H practices this move for 5 minutes, how many crossover step-back moves does he perform?

Answer: Player H performs 100 crossover step-back moves in 5 minutes.

9. Problem: Player I is working on his behind-the-back spin move combo. He starts at the baseline and dribbles towards half-court. At half-court, he executes a behind-the-back dribble followed by a spin move and continues to the opposite baseline. How many behind-the-back spin move combos does Player I perform in one repetition of this drill?

Answer: Player I performs one behind-the-back spin move combo in one repetition of this drill.

10. Problem: Player J is practicing his hesitation crossover move. He starts at the elbow and dribbles towards the baseline. As he approaches the defender, he hesitates briefly and then executes a crossover dribble to drive towards the basket. If Player J practices this move continuously for 3 minutes, how many hesitation crossover moves does he perform?

Answer: Player J performs 90 hesitation crossover moves in 3 minutes.

1. Start by setting up cones in a straight line about 5 feet apart.
2. Begin dribbling the basketball with your dominant hand while moving forward in a straight line.
3. Approach the first cone and perform a quick change of direction by dribbling around it with your non-dominant hand.
4. Accelerate out of the turn and continue dribbling to the next cone in a straight line.
5. Repeat the change of direction move around each cone until you reach the end of the line.
6. Once you reach the last cone, reverse the drill by dribbling back through the cones in the opposite direction.

• Game 1: Zigzag Dribble Race
  • Divide students into pairs and set up a zigzag course using cones.
  • One student from each pair dribbles the basketball through the course while the other student times them.
  • After the first round, students switch roles and try to beat their previous time.
  • The pair with the fastest combined time wins the race.
• Game 2: Red Light, Green Light Dribble
  • Designate one student as the "traffic light" and the rest as dribblers.
  • When the traffic light says "green light," dribblers can move forward while dribbling.
  • When the traffic light says "red light," dribblers must stop and freeze.
  • Any dribbler caught moving during a "red light" must go back to the starting line.
  • The first dribbler to reach the traffic light wins the game and becomes the new traffic light.
• Game 3: Dribble Tag
  • Choose one student to be the "tagger" and give them a soft object like a foam ball.
  • All other students dribble their basketballs around the playing area.
  • The tagger tries to tag other students by hitting their basketball with the soft object.
  • If a student's basketball is tagged, they become the new tagger.
  • The last student dribbling without being tagged wins the game.

Welcome to the Obstacle Course Dribbling worksheet! In this activity, you will practice your dribbling skills while navigating through various obstacles. Dribbling is a fundamental skill in basketball that helps players maintain control of the ball while moving on the court.

Follow the instructions for each example below and try to complete the dribbling drill successfully. Start with the easier examples and work your way up to more challenging ones. Remember to stay focused and keep practicing to improve your dribbling technique!

• Example 1: Dribble around a cone placed 3 feet away from you in a figure-eight pattern. Repeat 5 times.
• Example 2: Dribble through a line of 4 cones placed 1 foot apart from each other. Change direction at each cone. Repeat 3 times.
• Example 3: Dribble through a zigzag path created by cones placed 2 feet apart. Maintain control of the ball while changing direction. Repeat 4 times.
• Example 4: Dribble through a tunnel made of chairs placed 2 feet apart. Focus on quick dribbling and keeping the ball close to you. Repeat 5 times.
• Example 5: Dribble through a slalom course set up with cones placed 3 feet apart. Challenge yourself to dribble faster while maintaining control. Repeat 6 times.
• Real World Problem 1: Imagine you are dribbling through a crowded defense on the court. How can you use your dribbling skills to protect the ball and find an open teammate to pass to?
• Real World Problem 2: During a fast break, you need to dribble past a defender to score a layup. How can you use your dribbling technique to create space and drive to the basket?

Answers: Example 1 - Practice, Example 2 - Practice, Example 3 - Practice, Example 4 - Practice, Example 5 - Practice, Real World Problem 1 - Practice, Real World Problem 2 - Practice

Obstacle Course Dribbling Problems

1. Problem: Player must dribble through a zigzag course of cones. If each cone is 3 feet apart, how many feet did the player dribble in total?
   Answer: Total distance = (Number of cones - 1) x Distance between cones. Total distance = (10 - 1) x 3 = 27 feet.
2. Problem: Player dribbles around a chair placed 5 feet away. If the player completes 5 circles around the chair, how many feet did the player dribble?
   Answer: Total distance = Circumference of circle x Number of circles. Total distance = (2 x 3.14 x 5) x 5 = 157 feet.
3. Problem: Player dribbles through a set of hurdles, each hurdle is 2 feet high. If there are 6 hurdles in total, how many feet did the player dribble vertically?
   Answer: Total vertical distance = Height of one hurdle x Number of hurdles. Total vertical distance = 2 x 6 = 12 feet.
4. Problem: Player dribbles through a series of cones and then backpedals to the starting point. If the player dribbled 30 feet forward and backpedaled 20 feet, what was the total distance covered?
   Answer: Total distance = Distance forward + Distance backpedaled. Total distance = 30 + 20 = 50 feet.
5. Problem: Player dribbles around a group of teammates who are 4 feet apart from each other. If there are 5 teammates in a row, how many feet did the player dribble in total?
   Answer: Total distance = Perimeter of the rectangle formed by teammates. Total distance = (2 x 4 + 5 x 4) = 28 feet.
6. Problem: Player dribbles through a slalom course where the cones are placed 6 feet apart. If there are 8 cones in the course, how many feet did the player dribble horizontally?
   Answer: Total horizontal distance = Distance between cones x (Number of cones - 1). Total horizontal distance = 6 x (8 - 1) = 42 feet.
7. Problem: Player dribbles around a circular obstacle with a radius of 7 feet. If the player completes 3 circles around the obstacle, how many feet did the player dribble?
   Answer: Total distance = Circumference of circle x Number of circles. Total distance = (2 x 3.14 x 7) x 3 = 131.88 feet.
8. Problem: Player dribbles through a tunnel made of chairs that are 3 feet high. If there are 4 chairs in the tunnel, how many feet did the player dribble vertically?
   Answer: Total vertical distance = Height of one chair x Number of chairs. Total vertical distance = 3 x 4 = 12 feet.
9. Problem: Player dribbles through a series of cones, then side steps to the left for 10 feet, and finally sprints forward for 15 feet. What was the total distance covered?
   Answer: Total distance = Distance through cones + Side steps distance + Sprint distance. Total distance = 30 + 10 + 15 = 55 feet.
10. Problem: Player dribbles through a figure-eight course with two circles, one with a radius of 5 feet and the other with a radius of 3 feet. If the player completes 4 circles around the course, how many feet did the player dribble in total?
    Answer: Total distance = Circumference of first circle x Number of circles + Circumference of second circle x Number of circles. Total distance = (2 x 3.14 x 5) x 4 + (2 x 3.14 x 3) x 4 = 100.48 feet.

1. Set up cones in a zig-zag pattern about 3 feet apart to create the obstacle course.
2. Explain to the players that they will dribble the basketball through the course, weaving in and out of the cones.
3. Have the players line up at the starting point of the course.
4. One at a time, each player will start dribbling the basketball through the cones.
5. Emphasize the importance of keeping their eyes up while dribbling and using both hands.
6. Encourage players to focus on their ball control and speed as they navigate through the course.
7. Time each player as they go through the course to add a competitive element.
8. Allow players to repeat the course multiple times to improve their skills.
9. Provide feedback and guidance to help players improve their technique and speed.
10. End the drill with a cool down and stretching session to prevent injuries.

• Game 1: Dribble Maze
  1. Set up cones in a maze-like pattern on the court.
  2. Divide the students into two teams.
  3. One team member at a time must dribble through the maze without touching any cones.
  4. If a player hits a cone, they must go back to the start.
  5. The team with the fastest combined time wins.
• Game 2: Dribble Tag
  1. Choose one student to be the tagger.
  2. All other students must dribble their ball around the court.
  3. The tagger must tag other students by touching their ball.
  4. If a student gets tagged, they become the new tagger.
  5. The game continues for a set time limit.
• Game 3: Dribble Relay Race
  1. Divide the students into two or more teams.
  2. Set up cones at one end of the court as the turnaround point.
  3. Each team must dribble the ball to the cones, turn around, and dribble back to tag the next person.
  4. The first team to have all their members complete the relay wins.

Introduction: Dribbling is a fundamental skill in basketball that requires practice and precision. In this worksheet, you will engage in various dribbling drills to enhance your ball-handling abilities. Pay close attention to the progressions and challenges presented to help you improve your skills.

Worksheet:

• Basic Drill: Dribble the ball with your dominant hand around cones placed in a straight line.
• Progression 1: Dribble the ball with your non-dominant hand around the same set of cones.
• Progression 2: Alternate dribbling between your dominant and non-dominant hands as you maneuver around the cones.
• Challenge 1: Dribble the ball while moving backward, focusing on maintaining control and speed.
• Challenge 2: Perform crossovers between your legs while dribbling in a figure-eight pattern around two sets of cones.
• Real World Problem 1: Imagine you are in a game situation where you need to break through the opponent's defense using your dribbling skills. How would you apply the techniques learned in the drills to create an opening?
• Real World Problem 2: Your team is down by one point with only 10 seconds left on the clock. How can you use your advanced dribbling abilities to create a scoring opportunity for yourself or a teammate?

Answers:

- Progression 1: Dribble with non-dominant hand around cones

- Progression 2: Alternate dribbling between hands

- Challenge 1: Dribble backward around cones

- Challenge 2: Perform crossovers in figure-eight pattern

- Real World Problem 1: Apply dribbling techniques to break through defense

- Real World Problem 2: Use advanced dribbling to create scoring opportunity

1. Problem: Player A is practicing dribbling with their dominant hand. Challenge them to switch to their non-dominant hand for 30 seconds without losing control of the ball.
   Answer: Player A successfully dribbles with their non-dominant hand for 30 seconds.
2. Problem: Player B is dribbling through cones in a straight line. Introduce a defender (another player or coach) to try and steal the ball midway through the drill.
   Answer: Player B successfully navigates through the cones and avoids the defender to complete the drill.
3. Problem: Player C is practicing crossovers while moving at a moderate pace. Increase the speed and ask them to perform the crossovers while maintaining control.
   Answer: Player C successfully executes quick crossovers without losing control of the ball.
4. Problem: Player D is dribbling around the key area. Add a shooting element where they have to stop at a designated spot and take a jump shot after dribbling.
   Answer: Player D successfully stops at the spot and makes the jump shot after dribbling.
5. Problem: Player E is working on behind-the-back dribbles. Challenge them to incorporate a spin move after each behind-the-back dribble.
   Answer: Player E successfully combines behind-the-back dribbles with spin moves without losing control.
6. Problem: Player F is doing figure-eight dribbling around cones. Introduce a passing element where they have to make a quick pass to a teammate after completing the figure-eight.
   Answer: Player F successfully completes the figure-eight dribble and makes an accurate pass to their teammate.
7. Problem: Player G is practicing hesitation dribbles. Add a decision-making element where they have to choose between driving to the basket or pulling up for a mid-range shot.
   Answer: Player G successfully reads the defense, makes a decision, and executes the chosen move effectively.
8. Problem: Player H is dribbling in a zig-zag pattern. Add a conditioning challenge by timing how fast they can complete the zig-zag drill without losing control.
   Answer: Player H completes the zig-zag drill within the set time limit while maintaining control of the ball.
9. Problem: Player I is practicing between-the-legs dribbles. Challenge them to incorporate a change of direction after each between-the-legs dribble.
   Answer: Player I successfully combines between-the-legs dribbles with changes of direction to evade defenders.
10. Problem: Player J is dribbling in a full-court setting. Introduce a defensive pressure element where a defender tries to steal the ball at various points on the court.
    Answer: Player J successfully navigates through the full court while handling defensive pressure and maintaining control of the ball.

1. Start with basic dribbling drills such as stationary dribbling with one hand.
2. Once comfortable with the basic drill, progress to dribbling while walking slowly around the court.
3. Challenge the players by increasing the speed of their dribble while walking, focusing on control and technique.
4. Introduce cone drills where players must dribble in and out of cones placed on the court.
5. Next, incorporate defensive pressure by having a partner lightly defend the player while they dribble.
6. For an advanced challenge, have players perform crossover dribbles or behind-the-back dribbles while maintaining control.
7. Finish the session with a fun relay race where players must dribble the ball around cones and back to their team.

• Game 1: Dribble Tag

Instructions:
- Divide the students into two teams.
- Each team will have one player designated as the "tagger."
- The rest of the players will dribble basketballs within a designated area.
- The taggers must tag players from the opposing team by touching their basketballs while dribbling.
- If a player is tagged, they must switch teams.
- The team with the most players at the end of the game wins.

• Game 2: Dribble Relay Race

Instructions:
- Divide the students into two or more teams.
- Mark a starting line and a turnaround point for each team.
- The first player from each team dribbles the basketball to the turnaround point and back.
- Once they return, they pass the ball to the next player in line.
- The first team to have all players complete the relay wins.

• Game 3: Dribble Around Obstacles

Instructions:
- Set up an obstacle course using cones, chairs, or other objects.
- Each student must dribble the basketball around the obstacles without losing control.
- Time each student as they navigate the course.
- Encourage students to challenge themselves by trying to beat their own time.
- The student with the fastest time wins the game.