How to do the drill
- Face each other without contact.
- The leader moves slowly sideways; the partner mirrors.
- Keep knees soft and feet apart; use short steps.
Dosage and rest
4 × 20 s; 40 s rest; alternate the leader.
Common error and correction
Crossing feet during slow slides: shorten the step.
Make it easier
Walk and follow without a low stance.
Next challenge
A short direction change on a visual cue.
Use a safe space and age-appropriate supervision. Stop if pain or dizziness occurs and tell an adult or coach.
Evidence and guidance: [rookie]
An educational adaptation. Sets, duration and sequence are editorial suggestions informed by the cited sources, not an individual prescription or a named coach’s exact programme. A coach adjusts for experience, maturity and total load.