How to Hold the Ball
ElementarySports
A basketball coach shows a young student the right way to hold the ball with both hands before taking a shot.
W
WeiL
LiW
来，先把球拿好。
lái, xiān bǎ qiú ná hǎo.
Come, first hold the ball properly.
L
教练，我用一只手行吗？
jiàoliàn, wǒ yòng yì zhī shǒu xíng ma?
Coach, can I use just one hand?
W
不行，要用两只手。
bù xíng, yào yòng liǎng zhī shǒu.
No, you need to use both hands.
L
这样拿对吗？
zhèyàng ná duì ma?
Is it right to hold it like this?
W
对，手指分开一点。
duì, shǒuzhǐ fēnkāi yìdiǎn.
Right, spread your fingers a little.
L
好，我觉得稳多了。
hǎo, wǒ juéde wěn duō le.
Okay, I feel it's much steadier.
W
很好，现在看着篮筐。
hěn hǎo, xiànzài kànzhe lánkuāng.
Very good, now look at the hoop.
L
好的，我准备投了！
hǎo de, wǒ zhǔnbèi tóu le!
Okay, I'm ready to shoot!