Dribbling in a Game

Only dribble for the following reasons:


A. To take the ball to the basket
B. To improve a passing angle
C. To balance the floor and maintain proper spacing
D. To escape trouble (trapping situations, etc.)


You don't need more three dribbles to achieve any of these dribble maneuvers. Don't dribble with your back to the basket. You need to be able to  see  action as it unfolds. Stay in a position to see.

Catch the ball, pivot, and look ahead for a possible pass as well as to read the defense. If you pick up your dribble without looking ahead or reading the defense, you become an easy target to be trapped with very few options.