Sliding Defense Drill
Defender shadows an attacker's lateral movements across the 9m line, maintaining arm distance and staying goal-side at all times. Focuses on quick lateral slides, balance, and closing out an attempted shot.
10 min
2 players
Intermediate0.00s / 4.60s
Instructions
- 1Attacker moves laterally to create space
- 2Defender maintains arm distance and shadows movement
- 3Defender stays between attacker and goal
- 4Focus on quick lateral slides and balance
Coaching Points
- Slide your feet laterally — never cross them or you lose your recovery balance
- Keep your hips low and weight on the balls of your feet at all times
- Maintain exactly arm's length; closer invites a foul, further gives a free shot
- Mirror the attacker's shoulders, not their feet — feet fake but shoulders commit
- Stay patient and let the attacker initiate; react, don't guess