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Description O1 starts behind the baseline. On a signal from the coach he sprints to the nearest elbow. When he touches the line, he immediately starts to defensive slide towards the sideline. When he reaches the sideline he sprints to the half court line. After he touches the half court line he efensive slides to the center circle. When he reaches the center circle he sprints to the next free throw line. From there, he defensive slides to the sideline and then sprints to the baseline. When he finishes that, he runs the longest direction around the court to the starting position, this time he starts by sprinting to the other elbow (Picture 1). When he finishes the round, he runs back to the starting point.
Goals / purpose / skills This drill is for conditioning in the form of sprints and defense slides.
Variations Depending on the speed/intensity in which the drill is carried out, entirely different aspects of stamina will be developed (e.g. run 5 rounds in a row; just one round as fast as possible etc.)
Tips / Hints / Emphasis Pay attention to the use of correct defensive slide execution.
Equipment Players / Coaches Age Group U12 U14 U16 U18 U20 Seniors Type Position