Roles & Build Types

Primary Ball Handler

nouncommunity / basketball term

The player who controls most possessions and initiates the offense.

This role is not always tied to the listed point-guard position. It requires dribbling, passing, decision-making, and the ability to create a shot or force a rotation.

Used in a sentence

“We need a primary ball handler who can beat pressure.”

Also written main ball handler · BH

Related

Community slang changes over time and can mean different things in different game editions, modes and groups.

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