Defensive Slides
Lane-width slides that build the stance and footwork every good defender needs.
๐ Basketball๐ถ Beginnerโฑ 5 min๐ฅ 1+ players๐ None (cones optional)Footwork & MovesDefenseConditioning
Video: Tony Pujol: Perfect Defensive Slide โ embedded from its creator. If it doesn't play here, open it on YouTube.
Setup
Stand on one side of the lane in a defensive stance.
How it works
- 1Slide across the lane, touch the line with your hand.
- 2Slide back and touch the other line.
- 3Do as many touches as possible in 30 seconds.
- 4Rest 30 seconds, repeat 3โ4 times.
Coaching points
- โPush off the trail foot โ don't click your heels together.
- โHead level, hips low, hands active.


