Set the room before the drill
Clear objects, pets and other people from your immediate practice area. Use a dry stable floor with clearance around your feet and hands. A stationary drill is a better starting point than fast movement in a small room.
The Jr. NBA at Home library is a useful official source for demonstrations. The routines below are our original practice suggestions; they have not been tested as an outcome-producing training program.
Fingertip taps
Hold the ball in front of your body and pass it gently between the fingertips of both hands. Keep the motion small and controlled. This is a no-bounce option when floor impact would disturb someone.
Waist wraps
Move the ball around your waist, hand to hand. Start slowly and change direction halfway through. Keep the ball close enough that you are not reaching into furniture. Stop if the movement is uncomfortable.
Stationary control dribbles
If bouncing is appropriate, stand in a balanced position and use controlled dribbles at a comfortable height. Switch hands between short sets. Speed is secondary to keeping the ball within your safe space.
Slow crossovers
In a clear standing area, move the ball from one hand to the other with a gentle bounce in front. Start wider and slower than a fast game move. If control breaks down, return to single-hand dribbles.
Build a manageable session
Alternate a handling segment, a dribbling segment where permitted and a short reset. Choose the available time rather than forcing a long session. Our drill finder and routine generator adapt the selection to level, objective and space.
Sources & further reading
Sources reviewed October 21, 2026. Product statements are manufacturer claims unless noted; we have not independently tested these balls.