How to Spin a Basketball on your Finger

Spinning a basketball on your finger is completely unnecessary in a Recreational Basketball game, but it’s super cool in warm up or at practice. Since we are a fun-first league, we thought we would share some tips on how to become the coolest player on your team, by learning to spin a ball on your fingers.

There are very few steps to being successful at spinning the ball. The most important ones are:

1. The toss
   • You should toss the ball with the same hand you plan to spin it on, making sure to spin it hard and level.
2. The catch
   • It is imperative that you catch the ball on the finger you want to spin it, and in the centre of the ball. If you miss the middle of the ball, it will fall right off your finger.
3. The spin
   • In order for the ball to stay upright, your finger needs to remain in the middle of the ball. If you have a solid foundation, you can even try to spin the ball even more. Warning: this is for experts only!

Now we know that this probably won’t make you a better basketball player, but it may improve your confidence. Also, sometimes it’s just plain fun to show off and mess around with the ball before your games.

If you need a more in-depth tutorial, watch this YouTube video by clicking HERE.

Have fun out there.