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Basketball defense slides

Defensive slide drills for lateral speed and stance.

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Plan 5 defensive slide drills: stance holds, short shuffles (3m), closeout + slide, zig-zag with drop step, mirror drill with partner.

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  • Chest up, hips low.
  • No crossing feet; push off the back foot.
  • Hand up on closeouts; short choppy steps.