Floorball Dribble-and-Shoot Waves

A floorball wave drill where students dribble the ball through a zigzag of cones, change direction, and finish with a wrist shot on a small goal. It builds ball control on both sides of the blade, shooting, and safe stick handling.

How to play

1. Form 4 lines of 6 students on the end line, each with a stick; in front of each line, set 5 cones in a zigzag 2 yards apart and a small goal 6 yards past the last cone.
2. Review the grip (2 min): dominant hand low, hands a hand-width apart, and the blade always below the knee.
3. Wave 1 (4 min): the first student in each line dribbles through the cones using both sides of the blade and returns along the outside.
4. Wave 2 (5 min): after the zigzag, take a wrist shot on goal, collect the ball, and pass it to the next student in line.
5. Wave 3 (5 min): the next student starts when the one ahead passes the third cone; each goal earns a point for the line.
6. Wrap-up (4 min): a 2-minute line contest to see which line scores the most goals with correct technique.

Rules

• The stick blade never goes above the knee, even when shooting.
• No intentionally playing the ball with your foot or hand.
• Shoot only once the student ahead has moved away from the goal.
• Safety: wait in line with your stick resting on the floor.

Variations

Adaptations

• Limited mobility: the student completes the course in a wheelchair with a short-handled stick and wider cone spacing.
• Autism: show the course with a peer model before starting and keep the same order in line.
• Lower skill: use a larger ball or a small foam ball that rolls more slowly.

Learning goals

• Dribble the ball using both sides of the blade while keeping control.
• Perform a wrist shot with the blade kept low.
• Handle the stick safely and respect classmates.

Equipment for a class of 25

• floorball sticks: 25
• balls: 8
• cones: 20
• small goals: 4

Teacher tip

Watch that no one raises the stick to shoot; it causes most accidental hits. If you are short on goals, use two cones and a rope at knee height.

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