Game version
Mirror block: a partner moves along the net and you slide and match them with your hands up, with nothing hit over the net. Swap often.
Blocking Ready Position
Stand ready at the net with your hands high and knees bent.
By Coach Evan Waechtler Youth coach (U11, Cache Valley, Utah) and founder of SSTracker Updated October 30, 2026
Set up
Stand an arm's length from the net.
Core: Jogs. Beat your own run of matched slides.
- Ages
- 7 and up
- Time
- 6 min
- Players
- Just you
- Space
- Gym or court
- Bring
- Net or wall
- Level · skill
- Beginner · Blocking
The steps
How it works
- Stand an arm's length from the net.
- Hold your hands at head height with fingers spread.
- Bend your knees slightly and hold for 10 seconds.
- Do 10 holds.
Coaching point
Hands high, eyes through the net.
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 matched slides.
Story
You are a wall that moves with the wind.
My best
Beat your own count
Beat your own run of matched slides. Only your own number counts: today against last time.
Practice makes progress
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