If you think about it, it's almost impossible to measure the force needed to dribble a basketball unless you have the right tools. Let's just think about the basic physics you should know. To dribble a basketball, you must apply enough force so that the ball passes from your hand to the ground and back up into your hand. When the ball is in your hand, it contains potential energy. Potential energy is the energy that is about to be transferred into kinetic energy, which is when energy is used. The ball is in kinetic energy after leaving your hand and begins to fall. The force of gravity must therefore be less than the force of rebound to maintain the dribble. It also depends on the brand; different brands have certain effects on certain soils. Most brands are designed to bounce better on hardwood floors. The temperature of the room will also affect how you dribble the basketball, because if the room is really hot, the ball will bounce more because the air atoms in the ball have expanded, making the ball expand even more , and this makes the ball bounce more. If the room is colder, the ball won't bounce either, because the atoms are more condensed, making the ball flat and therefore harder to dribble. Another variable is atmospheric pressure; Air pressure is the force of air that travels from the inside of the balloon to the surface of the balloon. So when you bounce a basketball, it comes back to your hand. But if you don't touch it, the ball will bounce again, this time it won't bounce as high, why? Scientists have studied and discovered that the gravitational force of the earth causes the ball to lose energy. This causes the ball to bounce less and less with each bounce. Some scientists say that the middle of the paper is called the triple threat, it is very useful, because you can shout, pass and dribble from this position, and it makes your arms go around the ball, so it is difficult for the defense to take it from you. The only basic thing you need to know about basketball is that you need to be able to dribble well enough to not give the ball to the other team. You also need to be able to look around the court while dribbling. Once you are able to do these things, you will be able to become a good ball player. But remember, without science we would not be able to accomplish these capabilities. Connect a million mindsBouncing Science | Science | Educational resources | PBS Learning MediaNewton's 3 Laws of MotionScience Beginner Projects: Physical Science | FactMonster.com