Mirror dribble

Pairs in separate 8 × 8 yard boxes

Place each pair in two adjacent boxes, one player and ball in each, and identify the first leader. Both move toward the same named sideline, maintaining the gap; this is copying, not tricking. Boundary cones are optional: agree clear existing lines or fixed ground landmarks and walk the limits together. Organize 8 players before starting. Give each pair a separate space. Check every player can move without entering another group's route.

Players

4–12

Equipment

8 balls (1 per player)

Show lateral carry: Use small inside and outside touches while the body travels sideways and remains facing the partner. Invite players to copy it before adding another movement.

1. 0:45 · Show the entry action: Show lateral carry: Use small inside and outside touches while the body travels sideways and remains facing the partner. Invite players to copy it before adding another movement.
2. 2:11 · No ball or walking pace: The leader moves slowly side to side while the partner mirrors with the ball. Use one simple action, generous space, and no elimination. Inside each timed phase, offer short repetitions and pauses whenever players need to reset.
3. 0:20 · Drink and reset: Offer a drink, demonstrate the next action briefly, and rotate partners or leaders if used. Take more time whenever needed and shorten play.
4. 2:11 · Ball at moderate pace: Add turns, stops, and short forward-back movements. Stay within comfortable control; simplify if space or balance is lost.
5. 0:20 · Drink and reset: Offer a drink, demonstrate the next action briefly, and rotate partners or leaders if used. Take more time whenever needed and shorten play.
6. 2:13 · Add brief creative actions: Switch leader every 30 seconds and invite one player-created action. Stay within comfortable control; simplify if space or balance is lost.