Crossing Over

[20 Minutes]

A good basketball player needs to be able to cross-over dribble. The object of this game is to successfully complete five crossing-over dribble skills. You will develop better dribbling skills by taking this challenge.

You'll need:

• basketball

What to do:

If possible print these directions. Read them through before you begin.

How to play:

Both players will challenge each other to successfully complete the following cross-over dribbling skills.

Cross-over dribble while remaining stationary.
Perform cross-over dribble as low to the ground as possible.
Cross-over back and forth between your legs while remaining stationary.
Cross-over between your legs while moving forward.
Cross-over between your legs while moving backward.

Useful information:

My grandfather and I practice our cross-over dribbling together. He was a basketball star when he was in college. I love to hear his stories. (Aaron, age 13)