Warm-up · 2-3 min

Quick review of the last few days, then today's new moves: Step 1 to Step 4, 3 sets each hand.

Around the world wraps (head, waist, legs)

 Level 1 of 4 · Beginner

Also called: ball wraps

Wrap the ball around the head, waist, then knees without dropping it, both directions.

  1. Step 1Waist wraps x5
  2. Step 2Head wraps x5
  3. Step 3Knee wraps x5
  4. Step 4Head-waist-knees-and-back nonstop
CuesHands only, body still; reverse direction
Kid versionSlow is fine; no dropping
Gear: BallBuilds on: Ball slaps / finger taps (Day 1)

Sources: General coaching practice (no single source; standard youth drill)

Figure-8 wrap (no dribble)

 Level 1 of 4 · Beginner

Also called: figure eight through the legs

Pass the ball around and between the legs in a figure-8 without bouncing.

  1. Ball path: figure-8 around the legs
    Step 1Wide stance, wrap right leg
  2. Ball path: figure-8 around the legs
    Step 2Wrap left leg
  3. Ball path: figure-8 around the legs
    Step 3Full figure-8 slow
  4. Ball path: figure-8 around the legs
    Step 4Figure-8 fast, reverse
CuesStay low; quick hands
Kid versionWide stance helps
Gear: BallBuilds on: Around the world wraps (head, waist, legs) (Day 4)

Sources: General coaching practice (no single source; standard youth drill)

Tick the self-check on every move first.

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Tomorrow · Day 5 · Level 1 of 4 · Beginner

Stationary crossover: Bounce the ball from one hand to the other in front of the body, below the knees.

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