Finn/TociMountain Island Charter Raptors

All drills

Red light, green light dribble

The playground game with a ball. Kids dribble when you say green and freeze with the ball on their hip when you say red.

Skill
Dribbling
Time
8 minutes
Players
Whole team
Equipment
One ball per player

Setup

Everyone lines up on the baseline with a ball. A coach stands at half court.

How it works

  • Green light: dribble forward.
  • Yellow light: dribble slowly in place.
  • Red light: stop and hold the ball tight on your hip (“chin and hip”).
  • Anyone who loses the ball goes back five steps, not out. Nobody sits.

Coaching points

  • Eyes up. Hold up fingers and ask how many you’re showing.
  • Push the ball with your fingertips, not a slap with your palm.
  • Second round: weak hand only.