Activity
High Dribble with Change of Direction
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 2
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 3
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 3
Skill: Sports for All
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 4
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 4
Skill: Sports for All
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 5
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 5
Skill: Sports for All
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 6
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 6
Skill: Sports for All
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 7
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 7
Skill: Sports for All
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 8
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 8
Skill: Sports for All
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 9
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 9
Skill: Sports for All
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 10
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 11
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
Class: Class 12
Skill: Specialised Sports Coaching
Sports: Basketball
Technique: Dribbling
High Dribble with Change of Direction
Learning Outcomes
Understand the proper hand and body position for a high dribble.
Develop control over the ball at a higher dribble height.
Description Of Activity
Light jog around the court for 2 minutes.
Dynamic stretches focusing on legs, core, and arms (arm circles, leg swings, torso twists).
Dribbling for 1 minute with low dribbles, focusing on maintaining control.
Stationary High Dribble:
Have students stand with feet shoulder-width apart, knees slightly bent, and back straight.
Demonstrate the high dribble technique:
Fingers spread wide on the top of the ball, using fingertips for control.
Push the ball toward the ground for each dribble, maintaining a high bounce (around the waist or chest height).
Keep the head up, eyes looking forward, not at the ball.
Students practice dribbling in place with their dominant hand for 2 minutes, focusing on proper technique.
Switch hands and repeat for 2 minutes.
High Dribble with Change of Direction:
Set up cones in a square pattern (optional) or use designated lines on the court.
Students start dribbling high with their dominant hand, maintaining proper technique.
Instruct students to change direction by shuffling their feet laterally around the cones or lines, keeping the dribble under control.
Emphasize the importance of keeping the head up while changing direction.
Alternate between dribbling forward and changing directions for 5 minutes.
Switch hands and repeat for 5 minutes.
Cool Down:
Gentle stretches for legs, core, and arms.
Slow jog or walk around the court.
Variations
Dribble high with two basketballs simultaneously (advanced).
Dribble high around a partner while maintaining space (advanced).
Dribble high while weaving through cones in a figure-eight pattern.
Coaching Tips
Focus on proper hand and finger positioning for better control.
Encourage a low center of gravity for stability.
Remind students to keep their head up for court awareness.
Start slow and gradually increase dribble speed as control improves.
Offer positive reinforcement and encouragement.
Equipment/Material Required
Basketball for each student
Cones (optional)