Traffic Lights

Categories

Age group

U6 U8 U10

Sport

Soccer

Players

2 - 99

Difficulty

Easy

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Description

A fun dribbling game where every player has a ball and reacts to traffic-light commands. Players move around a grid, changing speed, stopping, turning, and controlling the ball based on the coach’s calls.


Create a grid with cones. Adjust the space depending on numbers and ability. Every player has a ball.


Players dribble freely inside the area. The coach calls commands:

  1. Green light: dribble forward
  2. Yellow light: slow dribble
  3. Red light: stop with foot on the ball

Coaching Points

  1. Keep the ball close enough to stop quickly.
  2. Use both the inside and outside of the feet.
  3. Use small touches when the area is crowded.
  4. Look up to avoid other players.
  5. Change speed and direction.

Progressions and variations

  1. On "roundabout", players must use a specific turn, such as inside cut, outside cut, or drag-back.
  2. Players can only use their weaker foot