Two engaged months of DribbleUp paid off for a 9-year-old
A parent expected little from DribbleUp, but their 9-year-old was engaged for about two months and her dribbling improved noticeably.
What they did
The parent got DribbleUp for their daughter at age 9 and sometimes did the drills with her.
How it went
She was fairly engaged for about two months and her dribbling got noticeably better. Then she lost interest but kept improving from the work she had done. The parent thought it was worth the price, though they found the scoring mechanic mediocre.
Worth knowing
In the same thread another parent said the drills were too fast for their 10-year-old, so check the speed and level fit early.
Try it yourself
Two-month DribbleUp trial
- Do the first few sessions with your kid.
- If the drills feel too fast, drop to an easier level.
- Plan for about two months of real use and judge it then.
Our own plan based on the post, not advice from the original author.
Read the original ↗A parent on DC Urban Moms forum · January 31, 2025
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