Is it hard to palm a basketball?

Is it hard to palm a basketball?

It is true that palming a basketball will be challenging for a lot of people, and unfortunately impossible for some. Hand size plays a very important role in trying to do this. The general minimum hand size where you can comfortably palm a ball is a 7.5” hand length and 8 1/4” hand span.

Can you dunk without palming ball?

You don't need to palm a basketball to dunk it; you just need to be high enough over the rim to throw it down. The below vid is not a demonstration – just showing you how I dunked without palming.

Can all NBA players palm the ball?

Yes, exactly. I would guess most of the guys in the NBA can palm a ball but very few can do so without using the other hand to set it up. That's the difference. palming it with one hand alone, unassisted, in-game, in-motion.

Does hand size matter in basketball?

Hand strength, however, is a much more important factor in being able to dribble and shoot than hand size. Since most ball-handling and shooting is done by controlling the ball on the fingertips, the overall size of your hand rarely comes into play on the basketball court.

Is palming the ball in basketball illegal?

Carrying, also colloquially referred to as palming, is a violation in the game of basketball. It occurs when the dribbling player continues to dribble after allowing the ball to come to rest in one or both hands. Players can avoid a carrying violation by keeping their palms facing the floor while dribbling.

Can you train to palm basketball?

Palming a basketball requires strength, practice, coordination and determination. There are multiple exercises you can complete to help develop strength in your hands, wrist and fingers. Using resistance bands, rubber balls and hand grippers, you can quickly strengthen your hands.

Why don’t they call carrying in basketball?

Basketball players constantly carry the ball when driving in. Why don't referees call a carry? A player running without the ball catches the ball and then takes multiple steps on the gather (due to momentum) without a dribble before rising up for the jump shot.

Can Kevin Durant palm a basketball?

Kevin Durant Says He Can't Palm a Basketball. A height of 6'9" and a 7'4" wingspan—add the skills of a shooting guard, and you have Kevin Durant. The man can cross you up, soar in for a highlight-reel dunk or even knock down an effortless three. Yes, the reigning MVP can do it all.

Is dribbling the ball high a carry?

You can dribble as high as you want to dribble as long as your hand stays on top of the basketball. If your hand ends up on the bottom of the basketball it is a carry and the opposing team is awarded the basketball. "Palming" the ball is illegalbut no ref will call it.

Can you train to dunk?

If somebody wants to train to dunk a basketball, where do they start? The first thing they have to do is improve their flexibility, for a couple of reasons. They need to be flexible to undertake the kind of exercises they need to be able to jump higher. Three sets of ten reps of squats is a good workout.