Traffic-light dribbling

20 × 20 yard grid

Players dribble freely while the coach shows and names a hand signal everyone can see: open hand for go, hand moving slowly for slow, and two still hands for stop. Colored cue cards or cones are optional. Boundary cones are optional: agree clear existing lines or fixed ground landmarks and walk the limits together. Organize 8 players before starting. Give every player a clear movement route. Check every player can move without entering another group's route.

Players

4–12

Equipment

8 balls (1 per player)

Show green—travel: Use comfortable forward touches into a clear lane and look up between contacts. Invite players to copy it before adding another movement.

1. 0:45 · Show the entry action: Show green—travel: Use comfortable forward touches into a clear lane and look up between contacts. Invite players to copy it before adding another movement.
2. 2:11 · Walk and learn colors: Green means move with the ball, yellow means small slow touches, and red means controlled stop. Use one simple action, generous space, and no elimination. Inside each timed phase, offer short repetitions and pauses whenever players need to reset.
3. 0:20 · Drink and reset: Offer a drink, demonstrate the next action briefly, and rotate partners or leaders if used. Take more time whenever needed and shorten play.
4. 2:11 · React at a jog: Add a turn color or let a player lead the signals. Stay within comfortable control; simplify if space or balance is lost.
5. 0:20 · Drink and reset: Offer a drink, demonstrate the next action briefly, and rotate partners or leaders if used. Take more time whenever needed and shorten play.
6. 2:13 · Add short accelerations: Finish with green-to-open-space accelerations while players avoid traffic. Stay within comfortable control; simplify if space or balance is lost.