Follow the Leader

Ball mastery, mirroring and creativity — every player touching a ball for the entire warm-up.

Open 25x25 area. Players in pairs, both with a ball, one behind the other.

1. The leader dribbles anywhere and performs moves — stepovers, drag-backs, sole rolls.
2. The follower copies every move while keeping their own ball under control.
3. On the coach's call, swap leader and follower.
4. Finish with a 'showtime' round: each pair shows their best move to the group.

• Leaders: change speed and direction, don't just go in circles.
• Followers: watch the leader AND your ball — quick glances between both.
• Big move, low body — bend the knees so the move is sharp.
• Celebrate inventiveness; there are no wrong moves here.

• Pairs follow in a straight conga line at one pace — demand direction and speed changes.
• Followers abandon their own ball to watch the trick — both balls matter.
• Moves get performed at jogging speed only — finish each move with a burst.

• Leader goes hands-free of rules: any trick allowed.
• Trios with two followers.
• Followers must mirror with the other foot.

• Slow the pace to walking.
• Limit to two named moves.
• Coach leads the whole group first.

• Both players keep their own ball moving at all times.