Basketball Dribbling Equipment [Buyers Guide 2019] – Gear That Can Improve Your Handles

The Dribble Up basketball provides one of the most enjoyable ways to improve your ball handling skills.

The partnered app acts as your virtual coach and guides you through a series of dribbling workouts. The app then analyses your results and allows you to track your progress over time. 

The Dribble Up ball allows you to track a number of dribbling variables. I really like the live audio feedback feature. The virtual coach helps to keep you motivated day after day.

If you are looking to purchase a basketball for dribbling improvement then the Dribble Up is the perfect option.

You can also check out our reviews of the best indoor basketballs and best outdoor basketballs if you are looking to purchase a new "rock".

Dribbling Goggles may be one of the strangest pieces of basketball dribbling equipment on this list but they work.

These goggles are designed to train players to become better ball handlers without looking down.

Sure they look a little goofy but the kids really enjoy wearing them. Wear them often enough and I'm sure you will see improvements in your court vision while handling the ball.​​​

The Skllz Dribble Stick is a super innovative piece of basketball dribbling equipment that aims to improve hand positioning, stance and ball speed.

Best yet, this device can also be used for plyometric training to help you jump higher. The sticks can be adjusted to a number of different heights and combinations to ensure that you are continuously challenged session after session.​​​

There are a range of basketball training gloves on the market. Some are very well designed to improve ball handling skills while others are just pure gimmicks.

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The basketball dribbling glove market is currently dominated by 2 products ( Powerhandz and BallHog gloves).

These gloves are weighted to strengthen the intrinsic muscles of the hand and also have a non grip surface to challenge ball control.

We recently a buyers guide featuring the best basketball dribbling training gloves so be sure to check it out if you are interested in learning more.

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Utilizing resistance bands while training can be a great way to improve dribble explosiveness and dribble specific muscular endurance.

If you want to train with resistance bands you will get the most out of your sessions if you have a partner to hold the bands.

These bands can also be used to help improve vertical jump and general strength.​​​

The Skllz Control Basketballs are a weighted basketball that responds like a regular ball.

Training with these balls improves hand and forearm strength, speed and endurance.​​​

These new anti-grip removable basketball wrap is placed around the circumference of a basketball to decrease the ability to control when dribbling or catching the ball.​​ 

By training in this state your motor control systems kick into overdrive and help you adjust to become a better dribbler of the basketball. Then when game time comes around dribbling with a basketball feels so easy.

Every basketball player should strive to have strong hands.

Hand strength is directly correlated to better ball handling, shooting and passing.

Stronger hands can make it also easier for you to palm the ball which is handy if you want to learn how to dunk. 

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The Ball Hog Hand Strengthener is a simple device that you can carry around with you anywhere you go.

Perfect for the classroom!