Why do you need to control the basketball with your finger pads and not your palm? Because you'll have much more control over the ball whether you are dribbling, passing, or shooting it. Think of it this way. If you use your palm to shoot the basketball, it's like throwing a shot put. You will get it in a general area but won't be able to control where it's actually going to land. Improve your control of the basketball and improve your shooting, dribbling, and passing skills. See sizing recommendations above in the Key Product Features. These basketball training aids can be used during practice only and should not be used during live scrimmaging or play.