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Mirror Me: the leader makes up moves and the partner copies like a mirror. Swap leaders every 30 seconds.
Mirror Me Partners
Face a partner and copy every move they make: side steps, hops, crouches. Teaches watching and reacting.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand facing a partner about two big steps apart.
Core: Steady. Aim to stay in sync.
- Ages
- 6 to 10
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- You and a partner
- Space
- Yard or field
- Bring
- Partner
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Fielding
The steps
How it works
- Stand facing a partner about two big steps apart.
- The leader moves side to side, forward and back, crouches or claps.
- The mirror copies as fast as they can.
- Swap every 30 seconds.
Coaching point
Eyes on the belly button, quick feet.
Safety: Use a clear, non-slip space and change direction only as fast as you can control. Stop if a knee or ankle hurts.
Make it fun
Play it, don't drill it
Challenge
Pick a level: Less (slow moves), Core (steady), More (the leader adds a surprise). Aim to stay in sync.
Story
You are a reflection in a funhouse mirror.
My best
Beat your own count
Aim to stay in sync. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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