How to do the drill
- 1
Get low and dribble with your right hand, tennis ball in your left.
- 2
Toss the tennis ball to head height and catch it, keeping the dribble going.
- 3
Do 15, then switch hands for 15. Count every catch where the dribble didn't stop. Log your total out of 30.
- 4
When it's easy, toss it hand to hand as you cross over, or toss with a partner 3 steps (6 feet) away.
Coaching cues
- Eyes on the tennis ball.
- Keep pounding.
- Soft hands.
What good looks like
The dribble keeps its rhythm while the tennis ball is up, and you never look down.
Safety
Dribble on smooth, dry ground only, away from parked cars and never in the street. Indoors, clear space away from furniture, TVs and windows.
Why this drill
Most players look at the ball when they dribble. The tennis ball gives your eyes a job, so your dribbling hand learns to work by feel and your eyes are free to see the court.
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