In basketball, dribbling is an essential skill to have for player success. To help basketball players perfect their dribbling and to learn balance, basketball coaches can lead the team in an Elevated One Legged Hip Holds drill. In this drill, basketball players should find a point of elevation, such as a step or box, then lay in a face-up position with one foot up on the elevation and gradually bring the other leg up before pushing through their heels and driving their hips upward. Players should hold the position for different lengths of time depending on age^; for example, players ages 6-8 should held the elevated position for 15 seconds, those ages 9-11 should be at 30 seconds and so on until college-age players who will hold it for 45 seconds or more. Ultimately, this drill encourages basketball players to develop efficient dribbling while improving balance and stability.
