How did Kyrie get so good at dribbling?
He would tie a ball up inside a plastic bag and then practice his dribbling with the implement. Irving says he got the idea from watching a Baron Davis documentary in which he saw the two-time NBA All-Star use the trick to train his ball-handling. The plastic bag does a few things that makes dribbling more difficult.
What are the 9 keys to dribbling?
Use your fingertips. Don’t slap the ball with your palm, but rather, focus your attention on the tips of your fingers.
Why do I lose the ball when dribbling?
If you’re trying to dribble the ball and control it while you move, you mustn’t use your palms. When you do, the force of your palm might not push the ball the way you want it to. And eventually, you’re going to lose the ball to your opponent.
Who has the best handles ever?
Top 10 best ball handlers in NBA history
- Kyrie Irving. Teams: Cleveland Cavaliers, Boston Celtics, Brooklyn Nets.
- Allen Iverson. Teams: Philadelphia 76ers, Denver Nuggets, Detroit Pistons, Memphis Grizzlies,
- Chris Paul.
- Steph Curry.
- Pete Maravich.
- Steve Nash.
- Jamal Crawford.
- Tim Hardaway.
What is proper dribbling?
Keep your head up and your eyes on the game. Don’t look at the ball. Extend your arm and snap your wrists to send the ball into the ground. Use your fingers, not your palm, to control the ball. Do not bounce the ball too high while dribbling.
Is it true that your eyes should be looking down at the ball when you are dribbling?
Contrary to what many young players actually do, dribbling is not done while staring at the ball. You dribble with your fingertips and pads of the hands without looking at the ball. Keep your head up at all times.