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.
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