Defense

Defensive slides

Stay balanced as you move laterally between markers.

Players
1 player
Equipment
2 markers
Use in practice
Sideways arrows between two markers show a defender sliding in both directions.

Set up

Set two markers apart with a clear, dry surface between them.

Run the drill

  1. Face forward in a comfortable defensive stance.
  2. Step toward one marker with the foot closest to it, then bring the other foot along.
  3. Change direction at the marker and return, keeping your feet from crossing.

Make it easier

Shorten the lane and walk through the foot pattern.

Add a challenge

Add an unexpected change of direction called by a partner.