Welcome to the Obstacle Course Dribbling worksheet! In this activity, you will practice your dribbling skills while navigating through various obstacles. Dribbling is a fundamental skill in basketball that helps players maintain control of the ball while moving on the court.

Follow the instructions for each example below and try to complete the dribbling drill successfully. Start with the easier examples and work your way up to more challenging ones. Remember to stay focused and keep practicing to improve your dribbling technique!

• Example 1: Dribble around a cone placed 3 feet away from you in a figure-eight pattern. Repeat 5 times.
• Example 2: Dribble through a line of 4 cones placed 1 foot apart from each other. Change direction at each cone. Repeat 3 times.
• Example 3: Dribble through a zigzag path created by cones placed 2 feet apart. Maintain control of the ball while changing direction. Repeat 4 times.
• Example 4: Dribble through a tunnel made of chairs placed 2 feet apart. Focus on quick dribbling and keeping the ball close to you. Repeat 5 times.
• Example 5: Dribble through a slalom course set up with cones placed 3 feet apart. Challenge yourself to dribble faster while maintaining control. Repeat 6 times.
• Real World Problem 1: Imagine you are dribbling through a crowded defense on the court. How can you use your dribbling skills to protect the ball and find an open teammate to pass to?
• Real World Problem 2: During a fast break, you need to dribble past a defender to score a layup. How can you use your dribbling technique to create space and drive to the basket?

Answers: Example 1 - Practice, Example 2 - Practice, Example 3 - Practice, Example 4 - Practice, Example 5 - Practice, Real World Problem 1 - Practice, Real World Problem 2 - Practice

Obstacle Course Dribbling Problems

1. Problem: Player must dribble through a zigzag course of cones. If each cone is 3 feet apart, how many feet did the player dribble in total?
   Answer: Total distance = (Number of cones - 1) x Distance between cones. Total distance = (10 - 1) x 3 = 27 feet.
2. Problem: Player dribbles around a chair placed 5 feet away. If the player completes 5 circles around the chair, how many feet did the player dribble?
   Answer: Total distance = Circumference of circle x Number of circles. Total distance = (2 x 3.14 x 5) x 5 = 157 feet.
3. Problem: Player dribbles through a set of hurdles, each hurdle is 2 feet high. If there are 6 hurdles in total, how many feet did the player dribble vertically?
   Answer: Total vertical distance = Height of one hurdle x Number of hurdles. Total vertical distance = 2 x 6 = 12 feet.
4. Problem: Player dribbles through a series of cones and then backpedals to the starting point. If the player dribbled 30 feet forward and backpedaled 20 feet, what was the total distance covered?
   Answer: Total distance = Distance forward + Distance backpedaled. Total distance = 30 + 20 = 50 feet.
5. Problem: Player dribbles around a group of teammates who are 4 feet apart from each other. If there are 5 teammates in a row, how many feet did the player dribble in total?
   Answer: Total distance = Perimeter of the rectangle formed by teammates. Total distance = (2 x 4 + 5 x 4) = 28 feet.
6. Problem: Player dribbles through a slalom course where the cones are placed 6 feet apart. If there are 8 cones in the course, how many feet did the player dribble horizontally?
   Answer: Total horizontal distance = Distance between cones x (Number of cones - 1). Total horizontal distance = 6 x (8 - 1) = 42 feet.
7. Problem: Player dribbles around a circular obstacle with a radius of 7 feet. If the player completes 3 circles around the obstacle, how many feet did the player dribble?
   Answer: Total distance = Circumference of circle x Number of circles. Total distance = (2 x 3.14 x 7) x 3 = 131.88 feet.
8. Problem: Player dribbles through a tunnel made of chairs that are 3 feet high. If there are 4 chairs in the tunnel, how many feet did the player dribble vertically?
   Answer: Total vertical distance = Height of one chair x Number of chairs. Total vertical distance = 3 x 4 = 12 feet.
9. Problem: Player dribbles through a series of cones, then side steps to the left for 10 feet, and finally sprints forward for 15 feet. What was the total distance covered?
   Answer: Total distance = Distance through cones + Side steps distance + Sprint distance. Total distance = 30 + 10 + 15 = 55 feet.
10. Problem: Player dribbles through a figure-eight course with two circles, one with a radius of 5 feet and the other with a radius of 3 feet. If the player completes 4 circles around the course, how many feet did the player dribble in total?
    Answer: Total distance = Circumference of first circle x Number of circles + Circumference of second circle x Number of circles. Total distance = (2 x 3.14 x 5) x 4 + (2 x 3.14 x 3) x 4 = 100.48 feet.

1. Set up cones in a zig-zag pattern about 3 feet apart to create the obstacle course.
2. Explain to the players that they will dribble the basketball through the course, weaving in and out of the cones.
3. Have the players line up at the starting point of the course.
4. One at a time, each player will start dribbling the basketball through the cones.
5. Emphasize the importance of keeping their eyes up while dribbling and using both hands.
6. Encourage players to focus on their ball control and speed as they navigate through the course.
7. Time each player as they go through the course to add a competitive element.
8. Allow players to repeat the course multiple times to improve their skills.
9. Provide feedback and guidance to help players improve their technique and speed.
10. End the drill with a cool down and stretching session to prevent injuries.

• Game 1: Dribble Maze
  1. Set up cones in a maze-like pattern on the court.
  2. Divide the students into two teams.
  3. One team member at a time must dribble through the maze without touching any cones.
  4. If a player hits a cone, they must go back to the start.
  5. The team with the fastest combined time wins.
• Game 2: Dribble Tag
  1. Choose one student to be the tagger.
  2. All other students must dribble their ball around the court.
  3. The tagger must tag other students by touching their ball.
  4. If a student gets tagged, they become the new tagger.
  5. The game continues for a set time limit.
• Game 3: Dribble Relay Race
  1. Divide the students into two or more teams.
  2. Set up cones at one end of the court as the turnaround point.
  3. Each team must dribble the ball to the cones, turn around, and dribble back to tag the next person.
  4. The first team to have all their members complete the relay wins.