This segment focuses on the 2-on-2 and 3-on-3 Deny Drills, teaching players how to control the midline, deny passing lanes, and force difficult catches. Coach Joubert emphasizes constant defensive communication—calling switches, staying vocal, and working together as a unit. Players learn proper body positioning by using physical contact to feel their man, keeping one hand on the opponent while the other disrupts the passing lane. By watching the offensive player’s belly button instead of fakes, defenders sharpen anticipation and reaction. The drill reinforces discipline, teamwork, and pressure defense as foundational skills for game play.