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Basketball Day / Cone Dribble Relay

Cone Dribble Relay

Teams dribble a basketball in and out of cones and back, building ball control and teamwork in a fast relay.

How to run it

  1. Set up a line of cones for each team.
  2. Demonstrate dribbling with fingertips while keeping the head up.
  3. Each player dribbles through the cones and back.
  4. Pass the ball to the next player in line.
  5. Repeat with the non-dominant hand for a challenge.

You will need

  • basketballs
  • cones
Make it easier or harderYounger children can walk the course; older children can dribble with either hand.
SafetyWorks outdoors or in a school hall or indoor court; use a softer ball indoors. Use a flat court and leave space between teams.
My Time Our Place · Outcome 3Children develop ball skills, fitness and team spirit.

Fits these theme days

Basketball DayAthletics CarnivalHealthy Heart DayGreat Race Day

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