Step 1: Start in shooting position (tripod).

• Elbow high, ball in hand, off-hand in the water for balance.

• Legs in a strong eggbeater, hips up.

Step 2: Initiate the slide with a breaststroke kick.

• Perform a strong, controlled breaststroke kick to push your body forward.

• At the same time, extend the ball slightly in front of you (never past your headline).

Step 3: Use the off-hand for balance.

• While kicking, your free arm (left or right, depending on ball hand) moves parallel with your stroke.

• This stabilizes your slide and keeps your chest square to the cage.

Step 4: Control distance with kick power.

• Short slide: weaker breaststroke kick, smaller push.

• Long slide: stronger breaststroke kick, more reach forward.

• You can also reset into shooting position between slides if needed.

Step 5: Return to shooting position immediately.

• As soon as the slide is complete, put the ball back in the shooting pocket.

• Legs underneath you, hips up, balanced tripod restored.