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The Crab Dribble
By Mike McNeill, Coaching Development
Basketball BC
The most overlooked dribble maneuver is what is called a crab dribble. What is a crab dribble? It is
when the dribbler has their back to a defender and dribbles the ball between their feet with step-slide
footwork.
Why use a crab dribble?
1. To protect the ball by keeping the body between the defender and the ball. It is the most
common dribble used by post players; the back-down move that is so common is a crab
dribble. For perimeter players it is especially effective when the dribbler is bringing the
ball up-court against an extremely quick, ball-hawking defender.
2. To set the pace at which the ball is brought up the floor. Often the coach will instruct the
ball-handler to slow the pace of the game down, but if the dribbler is being pressured, the
only way to relieve pressure is to attempt to go by the defender.
3. To change sides of the court when being pressured, without exposing the ball to the
defender. This is usually done with a spin dribble but may also be done with a pop back
move and then a change of hands dribble (crossover, behind back, between leg).
Technique:
1. Footwork
a. Point the lead toe in the direction you want to go.
b. Step with the lead foot, then push with the back foot and get airborne; it is
extremely important for the ball-handler to cover ground (I always tell players to
make a bad defensive slide).
2. Torso
a. Turn your torso at a 45-degree angle when you are moving up the floor.
b. Keep your body between the defender and the ball.
3. Head
a. Look over the shoulder corresponding to the lead foot.
b. Keep your eyes up and be aware of potential traps and run and jumps.
c. Use your peripheral vision to see defenders coming from behind you.
4. Dribble
a. The ball should be dribbled directly between your feet.
b. As the player dribbles the ball they should use an inside-out action, this will allow
the dribbler to progress forward with the ball, but still keep it between the feet.
c. When the defender cuts the dribbler off, use a spin dribble to change directions.
Moves out of a crab dribble:
1. Go - when the dribbler lands and does not see the defender's chest in the path they will
often want to pivot on the lead foot and go hard to the basket.
2. Spin dribble - when the defender's chest is in the path the dribbler should use a spin
dribble to change direction.
3. Fake spin dribble - when the defender is moving along with the dribbler, the dribbler may
use a fake spin dribble and continue in the same direction. The dribbler fakes with the
ball, head and shoulder all going back as if doing a spin dribble. The dribbler will then
pivot on the lead foot and go.
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Who invented the crossover dribble?
Bob Cousy
What sport is associated with the English dribble?
Basketball
Is it traveling if a player catches the basketball does not dribble but jumps to shoot and while in the air loses control and so while still in the air begins to dribble?
yes ,it is traveling for the simple reason that your pivit foot has to stay on the ground unless you dribble ,pass ,or shoot !UNLESS, another player touches the ball to cause you to lose control, like a blocked shot, then you begin to dribble
Why you have to pass the ball when playing basketball?
you do not have to pass the ball, but you do if you stop your dribble
Why does basketball have to be played with a hard ball and a basketball hoop?
so you can dribble the basketball
What do you do if a hermit crab bit you?
the crab will probably be holding on for a period of time so while hes holding on dribble some warm water on the claw and the crab should let go. If the crab broke through the skin but some alcohol on it or something because it may become infected. It's unlikely that a crab will bite and when it does you would have to try to hurt it in some way. good luck with the crab!
How do you write the sound a basketball makes when you dribble it?
dribble dribble
What is the foul when you dribble stop then dribble again?
Double Dribble
What are the two ways a person can double dribble?
a person can try to dribble the ball with two hands or can dribble then pick up their dribble and then dribble again
What is dribble in basketball?
Dribble in basketball is when you're in the middle of playing then you dribble.
What is illegal dribble?
an illegal dribble or double dribble in basketball is when the player uses both hands to dribble or the player starts to dribble a second time after coming to a stop
Dribble have a prefix?
Yes, the word "dribble" does have a prefix. The prefix in "dribble" is "dri-."
How do you say dribble in french?
dribble
What is a spin dribble?
Spin dribble is when you are spinning the ball, then it hits you in the face and you dribble because you get knocked out.
What are the two double-dribble rules in basketball?
The first Double Dribble is when you start dribbling and then stop, and then start dribbling again. The second double dribble is when you dribble the ball simultaneously with both hands and when you dribble from right to left every dribble.
An example of double dribble is?
A double dribble is when you dribble the b-ball pick it up and hold it then start dribbling again. Another example of a double dribble is when you dribble the ball with both hands, and you will be called by doing it
What is the double dribble?
Double dribble is when you dribble with both hands on the ball at one time and they eventually call a double dribble and the ball is handed to the other team.
