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Dribbling

Traffic-light dribbling

Control the ball and stop on a cue.

Starting age6+ years
Example duration6 min
EquipmentA hand-sized ball; clear 4 × 4 m space.

How to do the drill

  • Walk and dribble beside your hip on green.
  • Slow on yellow; stop and catch on red.
  • Change hands after each break. An adult gives the signals.

Dosage and rest

4 × 30 s play; 30 s rest. Finish with a short player-chosen game.

Common error and correction

Only looking down: occasionally name the colour you see.

Make it easier

Bounce and catch with two hands.

Next challenge

Add a change of direction while walking.

Use a safe space and age-appropriate supervision. Stop if pain or dizziness occurs and tell an adult or coach.
An educational adaptation. Sets, duration and sequence are editorial suggestions informed by the cited sources, not an individual prescription or a named coach’s exact programme. A coach adjusts for experience, maturity and total load.