Defensive Slides

Lane-width slides that build the stance and footwork every good defender needs.

๐Ÿ€ Basketball๐Ÿ“ถ Beginnerโฑ 5 min๐Ÿ‘ฅ 1+ players๐ŸŽ’ 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

  1. 1Slide across the lane, touch the line with your hand.
  2. 2Slide back and touch the other line.
  3. 3Do as many touches as possible in 30 seconds.
  4. 4Rest 30 seconds, repeat 3โ€“4 times.

Coaching points

  • โœ”Push off the trail foot โ€” don't click your heels together.
  • โœ”Head level, hips low, hands active.

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