How to do the 1 Ball - Pounds basketball drill

Learn about ball handling and how to do the 1 Ball - Pounds basketball drill. This technique takes practice. Pounds are an excellent way to work on ball-handling. It is critical players dribble the ball hard so it spends less time in the air and more time in the player's hand. To execute 1 Ball Pounds the player will dribble 4 times at knee height, at waist height and shoulder height then cross over and repeat with the other hand. The player should keep the ball wide and focus on pushing it hard into the floor. Learn how to improve your game with this basketball drill instructional video. Basketball drills are essential tools for a coach hoping to improve his team.