Steal the Bacon

Fun game

React fast and compete for a loose ball, then score.

8 min 8–16 Half court · dual
TeamworkDefenseU8U10U12U14
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Setup

Two teams line up on opposite sidelines, each player numbered. A ball sits at half court.

Steps

  1. 1Coach calls a number; that player from each team sprints to the ball.
  2. 2Whoever gets it attacks a basket; the other defends.
  3. 3Score a basket to win the point for your team.
  4. 4Coach can call two numbers for a 2-on-2.

Coaching points

  • Explode on the call.
  • Grab it strong and go.
  • Defender sprints back to protect the rim.

Why kids love it

The suspense of waiting for your number and the sprint-off is pure fun and pure hustle.

Variations

Harder

Call multiple numbers for small-sided battles.