Mirror Dribble: Stick Partners Face to Face

In pairs, each with a ball: one moves the ball with the stick and the other copies like a mirror. It builds fine ball control and attention to a partner.

How to play

1. Pairs face each other across a line of cones, about three meters apart, each with a stick and a ball (1 min).
2. The leader moves the ball side to side, forward and back, using forehand and backhand taps; the partner mirrors it (3 min).
3. Switch leaders whenever the teacher claps, without stopping the ball (2 min).
4. Moving mirror: the pair shuffles sideways along the cone line, keeping three meters apart and the ball glued to the blade (3 min).
5. Wrist mobility and a gentle calf stretch leaning on the stick (1 min).

Rules

• Nobody crosses the cone line: each player stays on their side.
• Move the ball with short taps and keep the stick below the waist.
• The leader suggests moves the partner can copy; it's not about beating them.

Variations

Adaptations

• Blind or low-vision students: the pair stands one meter apart and the leader calls out each direction.
• Ankle or leg injury: does the drill standing still, moving only the ball.
• Students with coordination difficulties: use a tennis ball or a larger ball that is easier to control.

Learning goals

• Control the ball with short forehand and backhand taps.
• Keep attention on a partner while handling the ball.
• Cooperate by matching a partner's pace.

Equipment for a class of 25

• floorball sticks: 30
• floorball balls: 30
• cones: 16

Teacher tip

Pair students quickly by who is standing nearby to save time. If a student keeps losing the ball, ask them to bend their knees more and spread their hands on the stick.

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