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One-Ball Cooperative

A group keeps one ball alive using any legal contact and a shared team goal.

Quick look

8 minutes 312 playersNew to the game · Beginner

Choose up to three drills, then let the builder complete and time your practice.

What players are learning

Create early success, communication, and comfortable ball contacts.

01

Set it up

  1. Groups spread inside a small square.
02

Run the drill

  1. Keep the ball off the floor using catches, tosses, passes, or sets as appropriate.
  2. Count consecutive contacts as a team.
  3. Gradually remove catches as control improves.
03

What to say

  • Call every ball.
  • Send the ball high enough to help.
  • Reset quickly and celebrate the next try.