Each player has a ball except the player designated as the light. Lines from start to finish should be about 20-30 yards. Players start on the line opposite the light. The player who is the light faces away from the group and calls out "green light". Players begin to dribble to the light. When the light turns around and calls out "red light", players must freeze their bodies and the ball. If the light catches players still moving or dribbling, he sends them back the starting line. The first player to cross the line where the light is standing is the winner and becomes the new light.
Encourage players to dribble under close control. This drill promotes quick reations and dynamic balance.
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