# Center-of-Gravity

### Lower Your Center of Gravity

\[Inference is that you have the strength-to-weight ratio that allows you to quickly change directions, and hold against contact, making you extremely difficult to chase and dislodge from the ball. Center of gravity is related to core strength, the strength of your core muscles (legs, back, lower back, abs, and butt).]

### Prowling Posture

&#x20;Lean forward and arch your back, force your your chest towards and over the ball slightly. You can force your hips (butt even) out slightly to engage your glutts.

### Leg Strength / Knee Bend&#x20;

You want to develop thigh muscles to that allow your knees to bend - and hold - a position of releative strength. Bending exclusively at the knee though will tear apart your knee structure over time.

### Balance

When you dribble Improve your balance by moving with arms somewhat spread, akin to a tight-rope walker. Improved balance will allow you to both control your body and as a consequence improve your access to and control of the ball.

### Stance

The taller you are the wider you need to set your feet apart.

### Stride

Take smaller purposeful steps, you are looking to find the optimum distance between stride length and strong position.
