Red Light / Green Light
Dribble on green, jump-stop and pivot on red. Teaches control and stopping.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Dribble on green, jump-stop and pivot on red. Teaches control and stopping. Run it for about 6 minutes with ball.
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.
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.
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.