Defensive Stance & Slides
Lane slides in a low stance, chest up, no crossing feet. Emphasize the first-step push.
Coaching focus: Individual Defense
Individual defense is built on stance, footwork, and effort before scheme. Drill the fundamentals — stance, slides, closeouts — until they hold up at full speed and under fatigue.
Frequently asked questions
Defensive Stance & Slides works well for players in Ages 7–9, Ages 10–12, Ages 13–15, and can be scaled up or down in speed and complexity for other age groups.
Run Defensive Stance & Slides for about 6 minutes as part of a broader practice or individual workout — enough reps to build the habit without losing quality.
No special equipment is required for Defensive Stance & Slides.
Build this into a full practice plan
Drag Defensive Stance & Slides into a timed practice plan, assign it to your roster, and track who's completed it — free to start.
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