Game version
Court follow-the-leader: one person leads a movement around the court and the group copies. Swap the leader each time.
Ball Collector Laps
Jog easy laps of the court, picking up one ball each lap, to build stamina with play.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Scatter balls around the outside of the court.
Core: As written. Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 8 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Balls, basket, court
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Footwork
The steps
How it works
- Scatter balls around the outside of the court.
- Jog one lap and pick up one ball each time.
- Walk for 30 seconds after every 4 balls.
- Keep going until the basket is full.
Coaching point
Easy jog, steady breathing.
Safety: Drink water at every break and rest in the shade on hot days.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slower or smaller), Core (as written), More (one extra twist). Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time.
Story
You are an explorer crossing the court like a jungle.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim for smooth form and compare only with your own last time. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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