Stop & Go

Objective

Develop explosive acceleration and sudden deceleration with the ball.

Equipment

• Ball

Instructions

1. 1

   Dribble freely in a 15x15 yard area.

2. 2

   On the coach's signal ("stop"), trap the ball dead under your sole.

3. 3

   On "go", accelerate immediately in any direction.

4. 4

   Vary the time between signals — 2 to 8 seconds — to keep players guessing.

Coaching Points

• ✓ Trap the ball completely still — it should not roll when you stop.
• ✓ Change direction on every "go" — do not just run the same line.
• ✓ Stay light on your feet between signals so you can react instantly.

Age Notes

Variations

• → Add multiple balls and players in the same grid — avoid collisions while reacting to signals.
• → Player calls their own stop-and-go to build self-directed movement.