Find Your LVLUP Training Ball | Interactive Guide
LVLUP HANDLE PERFORMANCE SYSTEM
FIND YOUR TRAINING BALL.
Pick the biggest training challenge you want to work on. We'll match you with a purpose-built LVLUP ball and a simple progression for getting started.
STEP 1 OF 1 • CHOOSE YOUR PRIMARY GOAL
🎯 PRECISION + COORDINATIONI need cleaner contacts, better rhythm, and more accurate hand placement.
YOUR LVLUP MATCH
MINI HEAVY™
The Size 3, 1.35 lb Mini Heavy adds resistance while reducing surface area. It's a distinctive tool for precision-focused handling. The standard edition may be temporarily sold out; Platinum and DM2 are alternate editions.
YOUR FIRST TRAINING PROGRESSION
- Begin with 30–45 seconds of controlled dribbles and hand switches.
- Vary rhythm, stance, and direction while keeping contact precise.
- Add a visual cue or partner reaction before returning to the game ball.
Finish by returning to a regulation basketball and applying the challenge through movement, reads, and competition.
💪 STRENGTH + CONTROLI want a stronger, more controlled handle against added resistance.
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HEAVY BALL™
The 3 lb Heavy Ball adds resistance in regulation sizes. Use it in targeted training blocks rather than for unrestricted shooting or as a replacement for your game ball.
YOUR FIRST TRAINING PROGRESSION
- Start with brief controlled dribbles and catches, maintaining stable wrist and hand position.
- Vary dribble height, stance, and lateral movement with the resistance.
- Return to a regulation ball for quick decisions and live dribble protection.
Finish by returning to a regulation basketball and applying the challenge through movement, reads, and competition.
🏀 EXPANDED CONTROL + BALL SECURITYI want to challenge hand coverage, catches, pickups, and control over a larger ball.
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MAX™ OVERSIZED
MAX changes ball size and hand-coverage demands; it's distinct from Slide Ball's low-friction feel challenge.
YOUR FIRST TRAINING PROGRESSION
- Begin with secure catches, pickups, and two-hand transfers.
- Add directional movement and varied receiving angles.
- Progress to reactive partner passes, then transfer the challenge to a regulation ball.
Finish by returning to a regulation basketball and applying the challenge through movement, reads, and competition.
⚡ TOUCH + REACTIONI want to adjust to a less forgiving surface and improve control of tricky catches and transfers.
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SLIDE BALL™
The Size 7, 1.38 lb Slide Ball challenges feel and hand placement through a lower-friction surface; it is not the same stimulus as MAX.
YOUR FIRST TRAINING PROGRESSION
- Practice purposeful short catches and transfers to learn the lower-friction surface.
- Change hand angles, speed, and catching positions while retaining control.
- Use reactive passes or cues, then switch to a regulation ball for game-relevant application.
Finish by returning to a regulation basketball and applying the challenge through movement, reads, and competition.
🔥 COMPLETE DEVELOPMENTI train several qualities and want to build a purposeful system instead of choosing one stimulus.
YOUR LVLUP MATCH
THE LVLUP SYSTEM
Combine precision, resistance, coverage, and feel based on the specific training problem. You do not need every product to begin.
YOUR FIRST TRAINING PROGRESSION
- Start with your main limitation and pick one training ball to target it.
- Introduce a second constraint only after you can manage the first with control.
- Complete each session with regulation-ball decisions and live competition.
Finish by returning to a regulation basketball and applying the challenge through movement, reads, and competition.
TRAIN SMARTER. PLAY BETTER.
Your training ball creates the challenge. Your training design determines how you use it.
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For detailed guided workouts, explore the LVLUP Handle Training Hub.