Defense · U10 drill · ages 8–10
Beat the Pylons
Two cones, one rule: do not let him through. And no hands.
AgesU10+
Players2–12
Time10 min
Spacehalf court
Equipment2 cones
Levelbeginner

Setup
Set two cones either side of the free throw line, a few steps apart. One attacker, one defender.
How it runs
- The attacker tries to run through the gap between the two cones.
- The defender's only job is to stop him getting through.
- Play short reps, then swap roles.
- Ask the defender what worked before telling him anything.
Coaching point
The stance at the start decides the rep; most players are beaten because they begin too tall.
In the U10 Drill Book, page 110
The full drill
- 3 more coaching points
- 3 common mistakes and how to fix them
- 4 progressions to make it harder
- a way to make it competitive
Plus 119 more drills for ages 8–10, one per page, with court diagrams.
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