Number Drill 1 Basketball Combo Moves

Being able to dribble the basketball is just one step to being a point guard. You also have to be able to keep your eyes up and read the game while you dribble the ball. This means that you need to be able to dribble the basketball so well that you don't even have to think about it while you are dribbling.

The number basketball drill is a great way to work on ball handling, conditioning, and thinking all in the same basketball drill. As you begin to get tired, you will have to rely on your mental toughness. At the end of a close game, you need to be sharp mentally, even if you are tired. The number drill one basketball combo moves is a great ball handling drill for all ages and skill levels.

Drill Name: Number Drill 1 Basketball Combo Move

Similar Drills: 1 Dribble Between the Legs, Diamond Drill, Number Drill 2 Ball & 1 Move, Number Drill 1 Ball/1 Move 15 Point Finish

Drill Goal: Become a better ball handler and work on thinking while you are tired.

Equipment Needed: 1 basketball, 5 chairs, and a partner.

Drill Tips: Keep your eyes up the whole time. Stay low in an athletic stance and protect the ball as you dribble. Don't be afraid to mess up and push yourself to go as quickly as you can from chair to chair.

Drill Directions: Set up 4 chairs in the shape of a box just inside the 3 point line and then place the 5th chair in the middle of the box. The chairs are going to be numbered 1-5 starting with the chair on the left baseline (if you are standing under the basket) and going clockwise all the way around, the center chair is number 5.

Start at chair number 1 and dribble all the way around making a combo move at each chair. It can be any combo move that you want to use. After you get to chair number 5 the coach is going to call out the number of the next chair that the player will go to to make a combo move. After about 45-60 seconds the coach is going to call out the number of a chair and then say finish. At this point, the player will make one last move and then finish with a layup.