Speed and stability of the spin are your allies

Keep your knees bend to lean with balance

Don't show this trick off in the living room

2torial #0532: Learn2 Spin a Basketball (Continued) Start spinning Now throw the ball up with one quick snap of the wrists, rotating your hands. Cross one arm over the other and follow through with your fingers pointing in opposite directions.   Get used to spinning the ball (about 2 feet in the air) a few times and letting it drop, just to get up your speed and steadiness.   Speed is the most important factor in the spin. A spinning top is simply a top with a vigorous twist, and will stay in place when rotated with force. With that in mind, spin it a few more times - still letting it drop right below - by increasing the opposing force with your hands. Step 3