5 Drills Every Young Baller Should Master at Home

Pound Dribbles – Dribble the ball low and hard with each hand for 30 seconds. Focus on control and speed.

Figure 8 Dribbling – Weave the ball around your legs in a figure-8 pattern without looking down.

Wall Shooting Form – Stand close to a wall and shoot the ball using just your shooting hand. Focus on form and follow-through.

Jump Stops and Pivots – Practice stopping on balance and pivoting in all directions. It improves footwork and ball protection.

Defensive Slides – Mark a space and shuffle side-to-side while staying low and fast.
These drills develop ball control, coordination, and confidence—key traits for any baller.