15 yds 5-6 in each group Forward and back through cones (right and left side) Side shuffles, both directions High steps Add cone 5 yds diag, cut sprint Triangle formation, sprint 15 Triangle 5 and sprint to 15 Triangle 15 and sprint to 5 Vertical cones - slalom - 15 yd sprint Backwards slalom Lateral slalom Slalom lunges 2 footed hops High step runs Reverse figure 8 and sprint
Good arm and leg coordination Plant and drive using outside foot Low center of gravity when executing turns High stride frequency at beginning and end of acceleration Small steps and deceleration when turning or cutting Slight forward lean when sprinting
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