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While fundamentals of basketball are essential, performing an array of different legal (not street-ball) basketball tricks can make winning a game or blowing by a defender much easier. Plus the flashiness of the moves are what draw many people to basketball games.
Steps
Dribble the basketball in your right hand. Then, when the ball reaches your hand, bounce it toward your left hand.
Let the ball bounce into your left hand and start dribbling with your left hand.- Always try to dribble below the knee—if it's bouncing all the way up to your shoulder, you won't have as much control.
- Familiarize yourself with the motion.
- Dribble the ball using your right hand.
- When the ball is about to reach your hand, position your hand on the farther side of the ball. You should touch the basketball not on the top but more on the side away from you (in this example, on the right side). The ball should be more in your palm than usual and closer to your arm.
- The moment the ball reaches your hand, pivot on your left leg and swing your right leg 180 degrees clockwise. Your upper body should follow including your arms. The ball should be moving in your hand and not coming out.
- When your right leg hits the ground, start to dribble the ball.
- Go for a fluid motion. If done correctly, it should be one fluid motion rather than traveling.[1]
- Continue to practice the move and increase the degrees you spin up to 360 degrees.
- Dribble the ball in your right hand.
- When the ball is about to reach your hand, position your hand on the farther side of the ball. You should touch the basketball not on the top but more on the side away from you (in this example, on the right side). The ball should be more in your palm than usual and closer to your arm.
- The moment the ball reaches your hand, swing your arm clockwise around your body with the ball still in your hand. Your hand might need to grasp the ball slightly under it, but not enough to constitute carrying (a violation in basketball).
- When the ball is close to your left hip, make sure it naturally flows forward. The ball should flow forward off your fingertips and bounce in front of you.
- Continue to dribble.
Community Q&A
- QuestionWhat other basketball tricks can I learn?
Community AnswerTry combining basic tricks or throw in a fake move or a double crossover. - QuestionHow many tricks can you do in basketball?
Community AnswerA lot. Just practice a lot, you will get the hang of it. Practice different tricks and combine tricks to make them better and improved. There are a lot of possibilities. - QuestionHow long does it take to learn all the tricks?Community AnswerAs long as it takes you to commit to the drive, because all of these tricks are teaching you how to get open to drive and stay open on the drive. As soon as you practice and commit to a drive (let yourself take hits but still make the shot), you will be plowing through defenders.
Tips
- Practice everyday as often as you can.Thanks
- Have a good strive when crossing on a crossover and remember to drop the knee.Thanks
- Stay low.Thanks
Warnings
- Always be mindful of basketball rules as carrying, traveling, double-dribbling, and other similar violations are easy to commit while attempting to perform a trick.Thanks
- If a move causes you any pain, stop and do not attempt the move again until you have had enough time to recover.Thanks
- The tricks are intended to improve your game... not become it.Thanks
- Do not perform any move if you suspect that it will injure you.Thanks
- Do not become arrogant because of your new moves. Remember, there will always be someone better than you.Thanks
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About This Article
With a bit of practice, you can master some basketball tricks that will improve your game and make winning easier. To do a simple crossover, start by dribbling the basketball in your right hand. Then, when the ball bounces up and touches your hand, bounce it down to the left, then start dribbling it with your left hand. To dribble between your legs, start by dribbling the ball in your right hand. When the ball is about to reach your hand, move your hand to the right slightly so you touch the far side of the ball. Then, take a step forward with your left leg and dribble the ball through your legs so it bounces up into your left hand. Once you get good at this technique you can dribble the ball between your legs as you move. To learn how to bounce the ball behind your back, read on!
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