King of the Court

Fun game

Win your 1-on-1 (or small-sided) battle to stay on the court.

12 min 6–12 Half court · dual
DefenseTeamworkU10U12U14
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Setup

One offence, one defence at the top; a line waiting to come on.

Steps

  1. 1Play 1-on-1 from the top of the key.
  2. 2Score and you stay on as 'king'; next challenger comes in.
  3. 3Defender who gets a stop becomes the new attacker.
  4. 4Track how many in a row the king wins.

Coaching points

  • Attack with a purpose — read the defender.
  • Defence: stay low, contain, contest.
  • Play hard but fair.

Why kids love it

Staying on as 'king' is a badge of honour — kids compete like crazy to hold the court.

Variations

Easier

Coach-officiated, generous whistle.