General
take him off the dribble
What does take him off the dribble mean?
To use dribbling to get past a defender for a drive or shot.
"He can't guard the perimeter — take him off the dribble."
Origin
Descriptive offensive phrase.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'take him off the dribble' mean?
It means to beat a defender one-on-one by dribbling past him, creating a driving lane or open shot.
What does 'off the dribble' mean in basketball?
'Off the dribble' describes any move or shot created while dribbling, as opposed to a catch-and-shoot; here it means using the dribble to get past a defender.
When do coaches say 'take him off the dribble'?
Usually when a slower or weaker defender is guarding a quick ballhandler, signaling the offense to attack that mismatch by driving.
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