Do this circuit with a group of 4 teammates in a large area if possible. 6 rounds.
1. Sprint forward/back pedal/side shuffle left/side shuffle right/side shuffle left/side shuffle right/Sprint forward/back pedal Be sure to keep weight forward while backpedaling, do not lean back, nose over toes, don't cross legs shuffling, athletic stance. 2. Speed Ladder Icky Shuffle (2 in, 1 out)x2, 2 in 2 out facing in, switch sides, 1 in 1 out switch sides. 3. Sprint with sharp cut Be sure to break down, shorten steps as you reach cone, plant on outside foot an cut. Do not round the cones. 4. 25 yds of Lunges. Keep knee from wobbling, knee over toes, hands not helping, not a speed thing, slow and correct 5. 40 yd x 3 Sprints down and back and back down. Sprint past cone before decelerating. 6. 40 yd 1 minute walk. Active rest. 7. 1 minute planks and twist planks. 8. 1 minute rest back to start.
This practice has no coaching points
This practice has no progressions
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