Minefield

Fun game

Navigate a crowded space while dribbling with the head up.

6 min any Half court · dual
Ball-handlingFootworkU8U10U12
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OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Scatter cones ('mines') randomly across a coned area. Players dribble inside.

Steps

  1. 1Dribble around without touching any cone.
  2. 2Keep the head up to find gaps.
  3. 3Coach shrinks the area or adds cones each round.
  4. 4Touch a mine and do 3 dribble moves before rejoining.

Coaching points

  • Head up to read the space.
  • Change direction under control.
  • Protect the ball in traffic.

Why kids love it

The 'don't hit a mine' theme forces heads-up dribbling without a single reminder.

Variations

Harder

Add a defender roaming the minefield.