Between the legs dribble

A between the legs dribble is a dribble which the player dribbles the ball in between his or her legs. With a between the legs dribble a player can change direction quickly while keeping the ball protected. If the attacker is being guarded closely, a cross over can be easily intercepted, but a between the legs dribble is way harder intercept.

Performing the between the legs dribble

• Bend the knees, back straight and head held high.
• If the ball is in the left hand, step forward with the right leg en bounce the ball between the legs to the right hand, if the ball is in the right hand, vice versa.

Teaching the between the legs dribble

• Start standing still with both legs slightly off set, dribble the ball from hand to hand in between the legs.
• Walk slowly and walking slightly faster each time.
•  Try to bounce the ball in between the legs every step you take.