Circle Knock-Out

Fun game

Protect your own dribble while knocking others' out of the circle.

8 min 6–12 Half court · dual
Ball-handlingU8U10U12
OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Players dribble inside the centre circle (or a coned circle).

Steps

  1. 1Everyone dribbles inside the circle at once.
  2. 2Try to knock away others' dribbles with one hand.
  3. 3Keep your own dribble alive the whole time.
  4. 4Lose your ball or leave the circle and you're out.

Coaching points

  • Protect with your body and off-arm.
  • Attack with one hand, keep dribbling with the other.
  • Head up to see everyone.

Why kids love it

Chaotic, competitive, and everyone works on protecting the ball at once.

Variations

Easier

Bigger circle, no knocking — just 'keep it alive'.