AI Tutor
Have you ever seen a basketball player glide sideways to block a shot, or an athlete fly over a hurdle in one smooth stride?
Moving sideways and flying forward use two powerful movements: the slide and the leap.

The Side Slide

A slide is a sideways movement where your lead foot steps to the side and your trailing foot glides to meet it.
Keep your knees bent and your belly button facing straight ahead the whole time.
Bending your knees lowers your center of gravity (your body's balance point), which keeps you stable and ready to switch directions fast.
What happens if your back foot crosses in front of your front foot while you move?

Watch Your Feet

A common mistake is crossing your legs while sliding, which can tangle your ankles and make you trip.
Always keep your feet side-by-side with an open space between them on every slide.
Sliding keeps you low to the ground, but what if you need to travel across a wide puddle in one giant step?

The Flying Leap