Eyes-Up Blind Dribble Series
Dribble through a moving combo pattern while reading number-of-fingers or color flashcards held up by the coach, forcing the head to stay up off the ball.
Ball Handling
- Duration
- 8 min
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Ages
- Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15
- Equipment
- ball
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Coaching focus: Ball Handling
Ball-handling work develops control at increasing speed and pressure — stationary control first, then movement, then live reads against a defender. Both hands, every time.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
- How do you run the Eyes-Up Blind Dribble Series drill?
- Dribble through a moving combo pattern while reading number-of-fingers or color flashcards held up by the coach, forcing the head to stay up off the ball. Run it for about 8 minutes with ball.
- What age group is the Eyes-Up Blind Dribble Series drill for?
- Eyes-Up Blind Dribble Series works well for players in Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
- How long should the Eyes-Up Blind Dribble Series run?
- Run Eyes-Up Blind Dribble Series for about 8 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
- What equipment do I need for Eyes-Up Blind Dribble Series?
- You'll need: ball.
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