Tarik Crumpton Dekalb County Slide and Sprint Drill: Speed Meets Control

Tarikcrumpton13 Oct, 2024Sport

One of the most challenging aspects of basketball defense is maintaining control while staying quick enough to guard fast offensive players. The Slide and Sprint Drill helps players develop their lateral movement (defensive slides) while also incorporating the ability to sprint and recover when necessary. In this drill, players start in a low defensive stance and slide from one side of the court to the other, working on quick, controlled steps. After several repetitions, the drill progresses to adding a sprint, simulating the need to recover to defend after being beaten by a fast offensive player.