Color Clean Up
Objects (yarn balls, bean bags, dodge balls etc.) of different colors are spread out all around the floor. Students work together to "clean" the floor by dribbling and picking up…
Dribbling pathways
Make your own pathway with toilet paper and practice dribbling on top of it. Have a friend make a pathway and try dribbling on theirs!
Hockey in the middle
This activity is a variation of "Monkey in the Middle", and works best with groups of 6-8. For each group, tape a small X on the floor and scatter polyspots…
Hockey Highway
After an instant activity, let students know they will be working on striking an object with a hockey stick. Demonstrate how they should use "soft taps" with both sides of…
Ball Bounce Challenge
Two teams of players face each other on the floor with each set of partners having a ball. Players take turns creating a rhythm by bouncing the ball, and their…
Dribble Freeze
Players begin the game in their own space and with a ball. On "Go!" all players begin dribbling around the playing area. On "Freeze!" all players must be able to…
Germ Squish
Divide the class in half, and have each group occupy a position on opposite sides of the playing area. Give each person a bouncy ball ( the ball represents soap),…
Red Light Green Light Dribbling
This game is just like red light and green light. The teacher will hold up signs of either green or red. When the teacher is holding a green sign, students…
Basketball Frenzy
Scatter the basketballs on the gym floor and have the students stand next to a basketball. On the "go" signal, each student will pick up a basketball and dribble it…
Partner Hand Dribbling Assessment
Use the following sheet with students to see how they are doing with the cues for dribbling a ball with their hands. One student will watch the other and use…