To be a top-flight ball-handler (which is key to being a great point guard) one must be able to survey the floor while handling the ball. The ball-handler cannot afford to be concerned with whether he/she is going to be able to control the ball at high speeds especially while running a break. Everyone on the team relies on the ball-handler to get the ball down the floor and be the catalyst toward making something happen for the team.

A classic rule of life applies here: If you can handle two of something, then mastering one thing will be much easier. In other words, if you can handle two balls at high speeds while keeping your eyes looking ahead, handling one will be a piece of cake.

Drill: Stand at one end of the court. Hold one basketball in each hand. Begin to walk forward toward the opposite baseline, bouncing the ball in your right hand first. In the fraction of a second after the ball in your right hand has hit the floor, bounce the left ball. In the fraction of a second after the left ball hits the floor, bounce the right ball. Continue in this fashion down the court. As you begin to feel more comfortable doing the drill, start to pick up your pace. Ideally, you will eventually be able to sprint down the floor, bouncing both balls with equal skill. Don’t underestimate the importance of this ball handling tip! I have seen NBA and WNBA players STILL performing this drill at the on-set of a practice. It sounds simple, and it is, so make sure to master ball-handling and you’re on your way to a great basketball career!

Tip #2

You MUST, and we repeat, you MUST, keep your head up when you dribble. This helps you develop good court vision so you can avoid double teams, escape double teams, and find the open man. Try to NEVER look down at the ball, but rather, keep your eyes on the action at all times. This tip is GUARANTEED to help you limit turnovers and increase assists.

Tip #3

Always keep the ball low to the ground (unless you’re sprinting down the court at near-full speed)… The lower you keep the ball on the ground, the harder it will be for your defender to steal it. Also, you can dribble the ball faster when its lower, and you’ll have better overall control.

Tip #4

Practice at game-speed. If you’re practicing at half-speed, how is that going to help you in the game? Practice at higher speeds than you would in the game, and challenge yourself. Make mistakes in practice, so you don’t make them in the game.

Drills

AROUND THE WORLD

Circle the ball around your head, than your waist, and finally put your legs together and take the ball around both legs at the knees. Then, bend at the waist, spread your legs, and circle the ball around one leg, then the other. This exercise will give you a great feel for the ball in addition to hand coordination and speed.

THE SCISSORS

To start this exercise, place your left foot ahead of your right and bounce the ball between your legs from your right to your left hand. As the ball gets to your left hand shift your feet so that your right leg goes ahead of your left and bounce the ball back between your legs. Shift your feet with every bounce.

Note: This Drills are not just for Guard Position, If your a Bigman and want to improve your skills on handling the ball try this drills and improve yourself to become a better Basketball Player.

This are just some tips on how to become a A Good Ball-Handler of basketball, you can still do practice on your own way.

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