Ball Handling & Control

Develop a feel for the basketball and build the wrist, finger, and forearm strength that controls every dribble. Before you move, you must own the ball in place.

Build explosive dribbling power and a low, controlled handle. Pound dribbles train the fast-twitch response that makes every move sharper.

Change direction quickly and keep the defender off balance. The crossover is the most used move in basketball — master the mechanics first.

Change direction while protecting the ball with your body. Between-the-legs is the safest, most game-ready change-of-direction move.

Change direction while fully protecting the ball and keeping your eyes and chest forward. A high-level move that reads defenders and opens driving lanes.

Disrupt the defender's timing by varying speed. Change-of-pace is what turns a good handle into a game-effective handle.

Chain multiple moves together to keep defenders guessing. Combinations create separation against disciplined defenders.

Transfer your handle into game-like movement at full speed. This is where stationary skills become game skills.