Basketball Red Light, Green Light!
Set-Up
Use the basketball court width.
The instructor calls out “Green Light,” meaning the students can run, walk, scurry, speed walk, etc., across the width of the basketball court while dribbling the basketball court.
TIP: tell students not to run and practice self-control by not running, etc. Speed walking is acceptable.
How to Play
All students stand behind the start line. The instructor is over past the finish line.
The instructor yells, “Green Light!” Students begin making their way across the field toward the finish line.
The instructor yells, “Red Light!” - all students must freeze in place
The instructor yells “Green Light” and “Red Light” in different increments.
The first student across the finish line wins!
If students continue to move when the instructor yells “Red Light,” they must return to the starting line.
Variations
The instructor can introduce “Yellow Light!” meaning students must move in slow motion!
Squid Games Edition: In addition, the instructor can assign one student to be the caller, and the instructor MUST play with the rest of the students. The instructor has to be vigilant at all times.
The caller student can have their back turned, yell “green light,” and students begin making their way.
The caller yells “red light” and simultaneously turns around. If the caller catches anyone moving after turning around, those students are out.
The game continues until everyone is either out and/or across the finish line.
Create new colors that make students do different actions with the basketballs.
Blue Light = Throw ball in the air and catch it.
Purple Light = Bounce ball x10 times.
White Light = Move the ball around the legs or around the waist.
The Game Encourages
Participation & Dribbling Basketball
Physical activity
Movement, agility, and reaction
Group activity
Set-Up & Equipment
Basketballs