| Players | 4–12 |
|---|---|
| Starting space | 15 × 15 yards; one ball per player |
| Suggested time | 6–10 minutes, including short breaks |
| Equipment | Balls, flat cones, bibs when teams are used |
Set it up
Spread everyone across the area facing different directions. Demonstrate the three signals before starting.
How to play
Green means dribble, yellow means smaller touches, and red means stop the ball under a foot. Restart quickly so nobody waits or gets eliminated.
Make it easier
Use only green and red until players can stop under control.
Add a challenge
Hold up colored cones silently so players must glance away from the ball.
What to watch for
Children watch the coach continuously and collide. Ask for quick looks, then eyes back to the space around them.
Take it into a game
Finish with a short small-sided game and look for the same dribbling decision without the activity’s extra conditions. Ask a player to describe one moment when it helped. Keep the next round simple if the skill disappears under pressure.
KEEP IT SIMPLELook for space. Keep the ball within reach.
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