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Right-Hand Pound Dribble
A foundation dribble that builds hand strength, touch and a steady rhythm — the base every other move is built on.
How to do it
Bend your knees and dribble firmly beside your right leg. Spread your fingers and guide each bounce with your fingertips and wrist. Keep the ball near knee height and gradually bring your eyes up.
Coach cues
- Pound it hard! Knee height!
- Fingertips, not your palm!
- Eyes up! Trust your hand!
Guides with this drill
- How to Improve Your Ball Handling (A 4-Week Plan)
- 15-Minute Ball Handling Workout (Free, Follow-Along)
- Dribbling Drills at Home: Small-Space & Quiet Routine
- How Long Does It Take to Get Good Handles? (Realistic Timeline)
- How to Dribble Without Looking at the Ball: 6 Drills
- Basketball Dribbling Drills for Beginners (Teens & Adults)
- How to Test Your Dribbling (and What Your Score Means)
Keep training.
Left-Hand Pound Dribble
Same move, other hand
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Train it with a coach.
DribbleLift plays this demo picture-in-picture while you dribble, with voice cues in your ear. Start with a free assessment to see which moves to work on first.