Traffic Light Dribbling
Traffic light dribbling: students dribble a ball and change speed according to the color called.
How to play
- Each student has a ball.
- Green: dribble while jogging.
- Yellow: dribble while walking.
- Red: stop and hold the ball.
Rules
- Eyes up.
- Keep control of the ball.
Variations
Easier
Three colors.
Standard
Add colors (blue = change hands).
Harder
Non-dominant hand only.
Adaptations
- Limited mobility: seated dribbling.
- Bigger ball.
Learning goals
- Develop ball control.
- Improve reaction.
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