DribbleUp

Overview

Dribbleup is a sports technology company that produces smart sports equipment, including the Dribbleup Smart Basketball and Smart Soccer Ball, which integrate with a mobile app for real-time feedback and training drills.¹² The products use augmented reality and computer vision to track ball movement, providing virtual coaching for skill development in basketball and soccer, targeted at youth athletes practicing at home.¹⁵

History

Dribbleup was founded in 2016 by two brothers in Brooklyn, New York, one with athletics expertise and the other in robotics, combining their skills to create interactive sports training tools.¹⁴ The company developed its flagship Smart Basketball and Smart Soccer Ball, which pair with an app for guided drills.¹ It has raised $520,000 in funding and remains operational as an independent entity led by CEO Eric Forkosh.³⁴

Product Lines

Manufacturing

Manufacturing details are not specified in available sources; products are high-quality, game-ready balls in regulation sizes, likely outsourced given the company's focus on technology and app integration rather than in-house production.¹

Notable Products

• Dribbleup Smart Basketball - Basketball that tracks dribbling via app using device camera for real-time feedback and drills taught by virtual coaches.
• Dribbleup Smart Soccer Ball - Soccer ball providing augmented reality targets and progress tracking for footwork and skill training at home.
• Dribbleup All-Access Membership - Subscription for full app access to training content, supporting up to six household members.

Reputation

Dribbleup holds BBB accreditation since 2021, indicating reliable business practices for its online retail of smart sports products.³ It is viewed as an accessible at-home training solution for youth, bridging beginners to advanced skills, though specific enthusiast or professional feedback is limited in sources.¹ The company maintains a small team and modest revenue, suggesting niche positioning in sports tech.²⁴