Red Light / Green Light
Dribble on green, jump-stop and pivot on red. Teaches control and stopping.
Ball Handling
- Duration
- 6 min
- Intensity
- Light
- Ages
- Ages 4–6, Ages 7–9
- Equipment
- ball
min
Coaching focus: Ball Handling
Ball-handling work develops control at increasing speed and pressure — stationary control first, then movement, then live reads against a defender. Both hands, every time.
Questions
Frequently asked questions
Q1How do you run the Red Light / Green Light drill?
Dribble on green, jump-stop and pivot on red. Teaches control and stopping. Run it for about 6 minutes with ball.
Q2What age group is the Red Light / Green Light drill for?
Red Light / Green Light works well for players in Ages 4–6, Ages 7–9, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Q3How long should the Red Light / Green Light run?
Run Red Light / Green Light for about 6 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
Q4What equipment do I need for Red Light / Green Light?
You'll need: ball.
Coaching Red Light / Green Light?
Swap notes with coaches running this drill in the free community, or build Red Light / Green Light into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it in the app.
The community is free and always will be. No card needed for either.
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