Figure Eights

Warm-up

Improve hand quickness and ball control without a dribble.

5 min any Half court · dual
Ball-handlingU8U10U12U14
OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Feet wider than shoulders, knees bent, ball in one hand.

Steps

  1. 1Weave the ball in a figure-8 through and around both legs.
  2. 2Go one direction for 30 seconds, then reverse.
  3. 3Add a bounce between the legs each pass for older kids.
  4. 4Keep the eyes up the whole time.

Coaching points

  • Stay low in a wide stance.
  • Soft, quick hands.
  • Don't look down.

Why kids love it

Kids love beating their own speed record — count how many they get in 30 seconds.

Variations

Easier

Big slow loops, no bounce.