Bulldog Dribble

Fun game

Dribble across a space while protecting the ball from a 'bulldog'.

8 min 6–16 Full court · dual
Ball-handlingU8U10U12
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Setup

Players with balls on one baseline. One or two 'bulldogs' (no ball) in the middle.

Steps

  1. 1On 'go', everyone dribbles to the far baseline.
  2. 2Bulldogs try to knock balls away without leaving the middle third.
  3. 3Lose your ball and you become a bulldog.
  4. 4Play rounds until one dribbler remains.

Coaching points

  • Protect with the off-arm and body.
  • Change speed to get past the bulldog.
  • Head up to see the middle.

Why kids love it

Bulldogs pile up each round, so the challenge grows and the chaos is a blast.

Variations

Harder

Weak hand only across the middle.