In another house, DribbleUp got used daily
Replying to a parent whose kids ignored DribbleUp, another parent said the opposite: DribbleUp was used daily while a silent ball was rarely touched.
What they did
This parent had both a DribbleUp and a silent ball at home.
How it went
DribbleUp was used daily. The silent ball was rarely touched, and they doubted its skills carry over because it feels so different from a real ball.
Worth knowing
Whether a kid sticks with a training tool depends a lot on the kid. Try before committing to a long subscription.
Try it yourself
Test whether it sticks
- Use the free trial period to see if your kid actually opens the app.
- Track how many days a week they use it on their own.
- Keep the membership only if they use it at least three days a week.
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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