🔥 Ball Handling Drills: Build Strength, Control, and Confidence
Mastering ball handling with the Best Move Heavyball is about more than just fancy dribbles — it’s about developing elite-level control, strength, and precision under pressure. These drills are designed to challenge your forearms, wrists, and fingertips by forcing you to handle extra weight while maintaining speed and coordination. Whether you’re working on your crossovers, change of pace, or explosive first step, this training builds muscle memory and ball security that translates directly to game situations. Use these heavyball drills to elevate your handle and dominate defenders with power and poise.
Cone Dribbling Drill
Objective: Enhance ball control, speed, and agility.
Execution:
1. Set up a series of cones in a straight line.
2. Dribble through the cones using various moves (crossovers, behind-the-back, etc.).
3. Use the Best Move ball to challenge your control.
- Tips:
- Start at a moderate pace and increase speed as you become more comfortable.
- Keep your eyes up to simulate in-game situations.
Two Ball Drill
Objective: Develop ambidexterity and improve overall ball-handling skills.
Execution:
1. Use one Best Move ball in each hand.
2. Practice basic dribbling moves simultaneously with both hands.
3. Increase difficulty with crossovers and between-the-legs dribbles.
- Tips:
- Begin at a slower pace and gradually increase speed.
- Focus on maintaining control and coordination.
Wall Pound & Control Drill
Objective: Builds forearm strength and hand speed using the Heavyball.
Execution:
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Stand about 1 foot from a solid wall.
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Pound the Heavyball against the wall at waist height with one hand — keep control.
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Do this as fast as possible for 30 seconds, then switch hands.
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Repeat using different dribble types: crossovers, between-the-legs, and behind-the-back (facing sideways).
Frequency: 3–4x/week
Reps: 30 seconds per hand
Sets: 3 sets