I've used the Tennis ball method, it worked great, But also I alternated with those small rubber balls, and those big kickballs... I hated those goggles, they pissed me off, and I never totally could get rid of the looking at the ball habit, it happens occasionally. Also try dribbling a ball that is a little flat and heavy, it will feel a lot easier to dribble the real ball
Buy a super cheap slick rubber b-ball from wal-mart or where ever and over inflate it - it will help teach you control dribbling and shooting.
Pistol Pete used to dribble the ball everywhere, even in the movie theatre he would sit at the end of the aisle and bounce a basketball while watching a movie. I learned how to dribble well by playing ball on dirt, once you learn how to handle a basketball on dirt... you can handle anything.
thanks so much for the help guys...about the passing lol...its not really an option if you know what i mean. Our team tries but they just dont do alot except play defense and set screens for me. Anyway, if i use the tennis ball, i cant help but palm it right? Or should i try to dribble it with my fingertips? I was taught to never let the ball touch my palms but when im running for my life in the game trying to escape the defense, i find myself palming it with the feeling like im abou to lose control. For those of you that recommend the tennis ball...how long should i expect to do it before i see results? How long should i do it for and...should i do it everyday? Thanks guys for all of the information; this board never fails to answer a question that i might have.
Hahaha...I thought he was joking. They really make these gimmicks. emoreland--Use common sense. If you have crappy handles, then in a little time you'll improve. But if you want great handles, that'll take awhile. Basically remember these things: 1. Don't look down most of the time, BUT: When trying new moves first look at the ball, then look at your shadow, then look up in the sky so you can't even use peripheral vision. 2. Dribble with different things: Tennis balls, bouncy balls, kickballs, balls that are sort of flat, etc. 3. Make sure your left hand is as good as your right 4. Once you've got down the basics, work on combos with varying speeds, arms coming out various lengths, your footwork, and body positioning.
