Game version
Dribble dance: put on a song and dribble until it stops, then freeze with the ball. A partner can pause the music, and everyone keeps playing.
Red Light Dribble Game
Dribble forward on "green", stop on "red", and keep your eyes up to hear and see the calls.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
A parent stands at the far cone holding up a color card or calling out.
Core: Both hands. Beat your own best run without losing the ball.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- You and a partner or parent
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Basketball, 2 cones, partner or parent
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Ball Handling
The steps
How it works
- A parent stands at the far cone holding up a color card or calling out.
- Dribble toward them on "green".
- On "red" stop in triple threat with the ball protected.
- Play 10 rounds, switching hands each round.
Coaching point
Eyes up, ball low.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (strong hand), Core (both hands), More (eyes up while a partner shows you a number to call). Beat your own best run without losing the ball.
Story
You are a magician with a ball on an invisible string.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own best run without losing the ball. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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