Traffic Lights Dribbling

Objective

• -Build close control at different speeds
• -Sharpen reactions to a coach cue
• -Introduce stopping and starting with the ball

Setup

1. 1Mark a rectangle big enough for everyone to move freely.
2. 2One ball per player inside the area.
3. 3Coach stands where all players can see and hear.

How to play

1. 1Green means dribble at speed, amber means slow control, red means stop the ball with the sole.
2. 2Add commands: reverse, weak foot only, swap balls.
3. 3Run 4-5 rounds of 45 seconds with short rests.

Progressions

• +Add a skill move on every red
• +Reduce the area to increase pressure

Regressions

• -Fewer commands and a bigger area
• -Walk-through speed first

Variations

• -Partner shadowing
• -Points for the sharpest stop each round

Common mistakes

• -Kicking and chasing instead of dribbling
• -Stopping with the ball too far ahead
• -Only using the strong foot