Dribbling is a basketball term that refers to the process of bouncing the ball up and down while moving around the basketball court.
It is also defined as the movement of the ball as caused by the player tapping or throwing the ball to the floor.
According to the Official NBA Guidelines, a dribble comes to an end when the player dribbling:
- Touches the ball with both hands
- Permits the ball to come to a rest while they are still in control of it
- Throws a field goal
- Passes the ball to another player
- Loses control of the ball
- Touches the ball more than once before it hits the floor
- Allows the ball to become dead
A dribble also comes to an end when the player otherwise gathers the ball.
Players dribble the ball for a variety of reasons, many times in order to get their focus and make a shot.
Players are not allowed to carry the ball down the field; they must dribble it to get it from one side of the court to another. Holding the ball is an offense, and may be called out by the referee.
Dribbling is the only legal way of getting the ball up and down the court and it is nothing more than bouncing up and down against the floor.
Passing is another legal way of getting the ball up the court.
The art of dribbling takes to scale, and the most talented players can dribble behind their backs and between their legs and dribble the ball about their body without even looking at it.
Of course, this is dangerous for those who do not know what they are doing.
Example of Use:
- Anthony Davis was seen dribbling the ball down the court, looking for the right teammate to pass to.
How to Dribble: [Dribbling][1]
[1]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7oIruC7gva8