Fill the Bucket

Set Up:

Two teams of three players set up three balls at each end of the field. Each team has a "bucket" - a small zone in the center of their line. Two players start at one end and the other player starts at the opposite end. On a signal, players will dribble the ball one at a time into the center, leaving it in the bucket. After leaving the ball, they run to the other end to tag the next player on the other side. Then that player takes his turn. So each player puts two balls in the bucket, and the first team to get all six balls into the bucket wins the race. After the race, you can leave the balls in the bucket and proceed to the "Empty the Bucket" race.

Coaching Points:

1.  When running with the ball, point your toe down with each touch and use your laces.

2.  The ball must be kept close enough to stop it at all times.

3.  Sprint to the ball in order to stop it.

Progressions:

1.  When the Coach blows the whistle, players must stop the ball. The last player to stop the ball waits three seconds after the re-start.