Wave Dribble

Warm-up

Dribble with the head up and react to a signal.

6 min 4–12 Half court · dual
Ball-handlingU8U10
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Setup

Players spread in a box, each with a ball, facing the coach.

Steps

  1. 1Dribble in place, eyes on the coach.
  2. 2Coach points a direction — everyone dribbles that way.
  3. 3Coach makes a fist — everyone jump-stops and freezes the ball.
  4. 4Keep reacting to the coach's signals.

Coaching points

  • Head up to read the coach.
  • Push the ball in the direction you're going.
  • Control on the freeze.

Why kids love it

Kids have to watch the coach, so heads come up naturally — no nagging required.

Variations

Harder

Weak hand only, or add a 'spin' signal.