Fingertip Pound and Pat
Stationary fingertip pounds and pats on the ball's seams at chest height, building the fingertip control that keeps a live dribble off the palm.
Ball Handling
- Duration
- 6 min
- Intensity
- Light
- Ages
- Ages 4–6, Ages 7–9
- 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 Fingertip Pound and Pat drill?
- Stationary fingertip pounds and pats on the ball's seams at chest height, building the fingertip control that keeps a live dribble off the palm. Run it for about 6 minutes with ball.
- What age group is the Fingertip Pound and Pat drill for?
- Fingertip Pound and Pat works well for players in Ages 4–6, Ages 7–9, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
- How long should the Fingertip Pound and Pat run?
- Run Fingertip Pound and Pat for about 6 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 Fingertip Pound and Pat?
- You'll need: ball.
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