Behind the back dribble

The behind the back dribble is a dribble where the player dribbles the ball from one hand to the other by dribbling it behind the back.

The behind the back dribble can make sure that the player can dribble the ball from hand to hand while still keeping the ball protected.

Performing the behind the back dribble

• Be alert, keep reading the defense and have a good overlook of the court
• Keep your back straight ,head lifted up and bend your knees.
• Make a little jump, as soon as your feet hit the ground, dribble the ball behind your back.
• Dribble with your weaker dribble hand, use a crossover to dribble it to the other hand behind your back.

Teaching the behind the back dribble

• Start with dribbling the ball behind the back from one hand to the other while standing still.
• Jogging
• Use pylons, right before the pylon the player will perform the behind the back dribble.