Youth Team Games - Traffic Lights

This fun activity look at dribbling speeds, turning and ball familiarity. Coaching Points: 1. Use different parts of the feet to dribble. 2. Head up between touches so you know where you are going. (Don't make it so players avoid crowds by always dribbling to spaces...we want players who are able to weave in and out of others when needed!) 3. React quickly to the instructions from coach and have fun! Variations: 1. Wipeout - all players stop their ball and fall to the ground and lie still. 2. Speed camera - everyone dribbles really slowly, whichever gear they are in!! 3. Left/Right turn - signal with the arm and then turn with the outside of the foot in that direction 4. Reverse - move the ball behind you using a dragback turn and then keep going. 5. Windshield Wipers - players move their feet around the top of the ball (away from the body) Coaches can always play the role of a nice traffic cop and give out tickets for good skills!