Simon Says

This is a fun way to practice individual ball handling skills. It is simply a variation of the ‘Simon Says…’ game.

Instructions

All of the players on your team get into a circle. One player will start out in the middle, ‘Simon’. This player may do any ball handling skill that he/she desires. After a short period of time the middle player will call out a new skill and will perface the command with ‘Simon Says…’ if they do not say ‘Simon Says’ then players are to continue what they are doing. A player is out if they follow command without hearing ‘Simon Says’.

Variations

The player in the middle can use their own name instead of ‘Simon’ (ex. ‘Ashley says…’).

Tips

To begin the drill players enjoy it if the coach is in the middle. This really seems to get the kids to listen hard. Also this allows the coach to call out skills that need to be worked on.

Skills

Dribbling/Ball Handling/Concentration

Players

More than 1

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