Learning targets · Body · defence
Defensive stance and slide
Stay low, chest in front of the opponent, slide without crossing the feet, and run when you have to.
Cue
Chest in front of the ball.
Why
Staying in front is the base of all defence. Without a stance every drive becomes a lay-up.
When can they do it?
| Layer 0Aware | Plays tag sliding and stays in front of a partner. |
| Layer 1Control | Stays in front of a dribbler at half speed without reaching. |
| Layer 2Shape your own | Switches between sliding and running and recovers after being beaten. |
What to watch
- Low stance, feet wide
- Chest in front, no reaching
What often goes wrong
Standing up and grabbing at the ball with the hands.
Activities that train it
How it connects
Needs first Move and stop, head up
Needed for Stop the ball with the chestHelp and recover
Goes with Ball–you–basket