Defensive Slides: Closeout & Recover

Low-intensity defensive movement warm-up combining slides, a controlled closeout, and a sprint recovery.

Instructions

1. Place cones at the top of the key, wing, and corner on one side
2. Players start under the rim in a defensive stance
3. On coach signal: closeout to the wing cone (short choppy steps, hands up)
4. Slide from wing to corner cone
5. Sprint back to the rim line (recovery), then next player goes

Coaching Points

• Closeout: short steps and hips down
• Hands up on arrival, then one hand to contest, one hand down to deter drive
• Slides stay low; no clicking heels
• Recovery sprint is straight back, then turn and get legal defense position

Variations

• Add attackers

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