How to do the drill
- Pass to the attacker and approach.
- Shorten steps before contact, raise a hand and stay balanced.
- The attacker gets up to two dribbles; defend without hitting arms.
Dosage and rest
2 × 4 possessions per player; 45–60 s between sets.
Common error and correction
Jumping at a fake: stay grounded on the approach.
Make it easier
Attacker points a direction without dribbling.
Next challenge
Add a teammate for help and recovery.
Use a safe space and age-appropriate supervision. Stop if pain or dizziness occurs and tell an adult or coach.
Evidence and guidance: [faq]
An educational adaptation. Sets, duration and sequence are editorial suggestions informed by the cited sources, not an individual prescription or a named coach’s exact programme. A coach adjusts for experience, maturity and total load.