DribbleUp was hard to follow on a small tablet
A parent says their son disliked DribbleUp because a small tablet made it hard to follow, while a silent ball helped him keep his eyes up.
What they did
Their son tried DribbleUp on a small tablet in a cold garage during a Wisconsin winter.
How it went
He disliked it and said it was hard to follow because the screen was so small. He did improve at keeping his eyes up with a silent ball he carried around the house.
Worth knowing
Screen size and setup matter. Another parent in the thread mentioned using a phone-to-TV connection for a bigger picture.
Try it yourself
Fix the setup before giving up
- Use the biggest screen you can, or mirror to a TV.
- Set up somewhere warm and well lit.
- Check the camera can see the ball before starting.
- Try again for a week before deciding it is not for your kid.
Our own plan based on the post, not advice from the original author.
Read the original ↗A parent on Reddit, r/basketballcoach · February 23, 2026
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