[header] How to dribble a basketball between the legs [title] Push the basketball down with the pads of your fingers, not your palm. [step] The finger pads allow you to better control the direction that the ball bounces. [title] Use enough force that the ball bounces just high enough for you to control it. 
[step] This " sweet spot " is generally about the height of your knees. [title] Keep your head up and gaze straight ahead while dribbling the ball.