Red Light, Green Light Dribble
A classic youth basketball game that builds ball control, focus, and reaction time through a fun stop-and-go dribbling challenge. Perfect for Mini Hoopers.
A simple Mini Hoopers partner game where players mirror each other’s movements, building balance, footwork, and early defensive awareness.
Pair players up and have them face each other with a small amount of space between them. One player becomes the Leader and moves side to side, forward, backward, or in small shuffles while the partner mirrors every step. Keep the movements simple at first, then gradually increase speed. This focus on staying balanced and alert is similar to the movement awareness used in Buddy Tag. Encourage players to keep eyes up and react quickly, much like they do in Hand Signal Dribbling. Add playful role switching between rounds to keep engagement high, just as you do in Castle Protectors.
Mirror Me teaches Mini Hoopers how to move with balance and awareness while reacting to another player. This builds early defensive habits such as staying in front, adjusting angles, and moving with purpose. These skills support the same awareness used in the 2-on-2 basketball keep away drill.
