Step 1/3Leader dribbles, follower copies
Orange = offense · blue = defense · solid line = cut · dashed = pass · zig-zag = dribble · T = screen · dotted arc = shot
Ball Handling drill
Follow the Leader Dribble
Partners dribble around the court — the follower copies every move the leader makes.
- Time
- 5 min
- Players
- 2+
- Ages
- 6–11
- Level
- Beginner
Equipment: 1 ball each
How to run the drill
- 1Pairs, one ball each. The leader dribbles anywhere, changing hands, speed and direction.
- 2The follower stays a few steps behind and copies everything.
- 3Swap leader every 45 seconds. Older players: the follower mirrors face-on instead.
Coaching points
- Head up to watch your leader
- Use both hands
- Leaders: be creative — make it tricky
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