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.
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.
Frequently asked questions
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.
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.
You'll need: ball.
Build this into a full practice plan
Drag Fingertip Pound and Pat into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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