Dribble (Strike with Hand)

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Learn to Move
Grade(s)
1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12

Delivering force to a moving object with the hand at waist level, while remaining stationary or moving.

From left to right: A student bent slightly forward in a staggered stance with their arm out in front of them, hitting a basketball downwards. The same student with their arm still out in front of them, this time with the basketball against the ground. The same student bent slightly forward in a staggered stance with their arm out in front of them, the basketball about to touch the palm of their hand.
  • Position hand at waist height
  • Relax fingers and spread them outwards
  • Lean slightly over the ball
  • Meet the ball with the pads of the fingers by pushing it downwards and slightly forwards
  • Bend hips and knees during the bounce
  • Keep the hand at waist level for the next bounce

I can also...

  • play basketball
  • play handball
  • play four square

Self Check Questions

  • Can I keep my head up while dribbling?
  • Can I move while controlling the ball?
  • Is my hand at waist height to control the ball?