Capture the Basketball

Fun game

Dribble into the other team's half to grab their ball and get back safe.

12 min 8–16 Full court · dual
TeamworkBall-handlingU10U12U14
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Setup

Split the court in two. Each team has a ball to guard in their half.

Steps

  1. 1Dribble into the enemy half to grab their ball.
  2. 2If you're tagged in enemy territory, you're frozen.
  3. 3Teammates can free you by tagging you.
  4. 4Bring the ball back to your side to win.

Coaching points

  • Keep your dribble alive in enemy territory.
  • Work together — decoys and rescues.
  • Protect your own ball too.

Why kids love it

A whole-team strategy game that sneaks in tons of dribbling under pressure.

Variations

Easier

No dribbling required to move — just protect and grab.