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.