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Kindergarten is a very young age to play basketball and to be a basketball buddy. So the goal at this age is simply to be a buddy. Read to your child. Build legos with your child. Draw with your child. Play board games with your child. Ride a bike Do what your child enjoys doing.
Since this is a basketball blog and we do offer resources for kindergarten basketball, we can share some ideas on how to have some fun with your child.
The first and most important basketball skill for young basketball players, is dribbling a basketball. One trick is to actually over inflate the basketball, unlike Tom Brady‘s deflate gate, inflating a basketball for a young player makes it much easier to dribble. A player is less likely to lose control of the ball because they do not have to pound the ball when dribbling.
What is a Family Basketball Walk?
A dribble walk is exactly what it sounds like. It is a family walk around the neighborhood, while dribbling a basketball. There is no limit to the number of people who go on the walk. It can be you with your buddy alone. You can bring along four-legged friend as well. Parents, siblings, grandparents, friends, and neighbors are all welcome. You could even turn it into a basketball parade, although I must admit, I have never done this. A basketball is optional for you, however the buddy should bring a basketball.
A young basketball who has the ability to dribble a basketball well, will be more advanced than most other players his / her age. This skill will be very helpful when your child begins to play organized basketball. Some communities have organized basketball for kindergarten players, however USAA Basketball has no guidelines for this age group. As a player progresses in age, the dribble walk can be a little more complicated.
For example the player can try to do the dribble march for part of the walk. This is the first drill that teaches a player how to dribble the ball between the legs. Imagine your basketball buddy being able to dribble the ball between their legs. You might have to sign them up for a late night TV show like the one Tiger Woods participated in.
Another advanced drill is the dribble walk drill. The family dribble walk is the starting point, the dribble work is a drill that all basketball players at some point should be able to master, so why not start as young as possible.
Other dribbles that can be executed during a dribble walk include:
- crossover dribble
- between the legs
- behind the back
- spin dribble
Two-Ball Dribble Walk
For the more courageous players, a two-ball dribble walk can be incorporated. As crazy as this may sound, players as young as five-year-olds can dribble two balls at the same time with very little practice. It is quite possible and, in reality, fairly simple for a child to be able to do this. If you also a dribbling a basketball during the walk, give your ball to your buddy for a little bit of your walk to try it out.
How Often should You Go On a Dribble Walk?
Nine out of 10 pediatricians recommend a dribble walk to be part of a daily part of exercise routine. Three out of ten doctors said a dribble walk should be completed twice a day. These medical facts may be disputed by some and you would certainly be within your right to hire a fact checker to see if those statistics are actually accurate.
But the reality is, a dribble walk should happen as often as you in your buddy enjoy it. Once a week is great! Once a month also is fantastic. A couple times a week works too. Any time a young child can dribble a basketball for 10 to 20 minutes is amazing for developing hand-eye coordination.
Any time you go walks somewhere with a child, bring a basketball to dribble. When you go to the supermarket, dribble a basketball. When you walk to get an ice cream, dribble a basketball. When you walk to the playground or basketball courts, dribble a basketball. bring a basketball.
What is the Ideal Age for a Dribble Walk?
It seems that great ages for a family dribble walk from kindergarten to sixth grade. Once they hit middle school, the buddy might be a little too cool for you.
It Is All About Building a Relationship with Your Child and Basketball.
The family dribble walk is an amazing way for you to bond with your buddy. Hopefully you and your family find some enjoyment with this activity for many years. And if you aspire to be the next Lavar ball it also is a great way for your child to get a little bit better than most of the basketball players in your town, because very few people will incorporate a family basketball walk into their lives. Jobs other activities and cell phones have a tendency to get in the way. If you do choose to participate in a family walk please share your experiences with on Twitter – @basketballK123!