DRIBBLING WARM-UP ROUTINE

Dribbling warm-up before the main training session. Often, due to time constraints during team practices, players have to start training directly with game exercises, leading to increased risk of injury and deterioration of game technique. Effective warm-up before basketball training is key to successful performance on the court. A crucial component of warm-up is dribbling. Dribbling not only loosens muscles and raises heart rate, preparing the body for physical activity, but also enhances ball handling technique. Proper dribbling execution requires precision, coordination, and speed. Dribbling warm-up helps players establish ball contact and focus on the task, improving their concentration and reaction during gameplay. In my warm-up routine, there are no abrupt changes of direction, as it’s injury-prone at the beginning of training, and the complexity and intensity of exercises gradually increase, preparing the player’s body for further work. Thus, dribbling warm-up be