Partner Mirror Dribble

Warm-up

Dribble with the head up by copying a partner.

5 min pairs Half court · dual
Ball-handlingU8U10U12
OffenseDefenseBall / cone Move Pass
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Setup

Partners face each other a few feet apart, each with a ball.

Steps

  1. 1One partner is the leader and does dribble moves.
  2. 2The other mirrors every move exactly.
  3. 3Swap leaders every 20 seconds.
  4. 4Keep eyes on your partner, not the ball.

Coaching points

  • Head up to read your partner.
  • Match the move and the speed.
  • Protect your own dribble.

Why kids love it

The copycat game forces heads-up dribbling without a single reminder.

Variations

Harder

Leader adds crossovers and between-the-legs.