Skip & Slide

Setup

Players on the baseline facing up court.

Steps

1. 1Skip to the free-throw line, arms driving.
2. 2Defensive slide to half court, staying low.
3. 3Backpedal to the next line.
4. 4Sprint the rest and jog back.

Coaching points

• Stay low on the slides.
• Don't cross your feet.
• Smooth transitions between movements.

Why kids love it

Covers all the movement patterns kids need in a game, in one quick lap.

Variations