Deny the Wing

Skill drill

Deny a pass to your player one pass away from the ball.

6 min groups of 3 Half court · dual
DefenseU12U14
OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

A passer at the top, an offensive wing, and a defender.

Steps

  1. 1Defender gets in a denial stance — hand in the passing lane.
  2. 2See the ball and your player at the same time.
  3. 3The wing tries to get open; the defender stays connected.
  4. 4If the pass gets through, contest; then reset.

Coaching points

  • Hand in the lane, palm to the ball.
  • Point at the ball and your player.
  • Move on every pass.

Why kids love it

Teaches the pressure defence that frustrates opponents and forces turnovers.

Variations

Easier

Walk through positioning with no live offense.