Seated Ball Slaps
Seated on the floor, players slap the ball side to side and front to back without losing it, isolating hand strength and control before standing dribbling.
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
Seated Ball Slaps 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 Seated Ball Slaps for about 5 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 Seated Ball Slaps into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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