Court Commander

Name Game
Involves players standing in a circle and passing a ball to one another while each person says their name before passing, promoting team communication and familiarity.
Video Demo (1 minute)
beginner passing communication

Red Light, Green Light
Players practice agility and coordination by dribbling their basketballs while responding to traffic light commands: "green light" for fast dribbling, "yellow light" for slowing down, and "red light" for a jump stop and triple threat position.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Gimme Five
Players dribble around a defined space while high-fiving as many teammates as possible with their non-dribbling hand during 30-second rounds, encouraging teamwork and hand-eye coordination.
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dribbling beginner

Mascot Tag
Players are divided into two teams and must quickly dribble to the nearest sideline when their team's name is called, while the opposing team tries to tag them before they reach safety, scoring points for safe arrivals and tags made.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Team Tag
Players are divided into two teams where one team tries to tag as many members of the opposing team as possible within a minute, with tagged players required to do five jumping jacks before rejoining the game.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Pattern Dribbling
Players learn to quickly navigate important court lines like the baseline and sidelines by dribbling towards designated areas on the court as called out, while emphasizing the need to keep the ball low and under control.
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dribbling beginner

Sharks & Minnows
Players, referred to as minnows, aim to dribble from one goal line to another while avoiding being tagged by a coach acting as the shark; if tagged, they join the shark team to help tag remaining minnows until none are left.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Construction Site
Players are divided into two teams—builders and bulldozers—where builders must upright scattered cones while bulldozers aim to knock them down, all while dribbling, which promotes spatial awareness and quick decision-making on the court.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

The Floor is Lava
Players pair up and pass the basketball to each other while standing on designated "islands" (cones) to avoid the lava, which teaches precise passing and encourages movement to open islands after each pass, while not allowing any dribbling.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner

Snake
Players dribble around a designated area while trying to avoid being tagged by a designated player, known as the snake; when tagged, they join the snake, emphasizing teamwork and communication as the snake grows longer.
Video Demo (1 minute)
dribbling beginner