This is a straightforward ball denial drill to focus on denial technique and practicing foot speed on the defensive slide.
One player will hold a ball while a teammate will move side-to-side, trying to get open. A defensive player will hold an armbar on the offensive player's hip and hold out an arm in the passing lane in the direction the offensive player is running.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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