Game version
Mirror slides: a partner walks side to side and you stay in front in a defensive stance, with no contact. Swap often.
Deny the Wing Stance
Learn to keep your player from getting the ball with a proper denial stance.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand with one foot and one hand in the passing lane, chest facing your player.
Core: Jogs. Beat your own run of steady slides.
- Ages
- 11 and up
- Time
- 10 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Partner
- Level · skill
- Developing · Defense
The steps
How it works
- Stand with one foot and one hand in the passing lane, chest facing your player.
- Your partner walks around the wing; you stay between them and the ball.
- Practice "sticking your arm" in the lane without grabbing.
- Do 4 rounds of 30 seconds.
Coaching point
Thumb down, one hand in the lane, chest to your player.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (partner walks), Core (jogs), More (changes direction). Beat your own run of steady slides.
Story
You are a shadow that sticks to its owner.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own run of steady slides. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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