- players spread out around gym
- follow commands of coach
- right - slide
- left - slide
- backwards - backpedal
- forwards - run
- fist - firefeet
Variations
1. add commands (locomotions, 1 feet balance, hops, jumps, jumping jacks)
2. player lead
Defensive Slides
- keep body on 1 level
- knees bent
- feet wide
- on toes
- quick, short steps
- hands out
- head up
Running
- keep low
-pump arms
Firefeet
- defensive stance
- move feet rapidly on spot
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