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Agility: Sideways Running

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Facing left and then right, get your players to run sideways over the hurdles, taking two steps in betwen every pair of hurdles.

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Look for good balance throughout - don't go too fast and lose your balance!

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Slalom Run | Hurdles

Slalom Run:

Set out a line of hurdles or cones on the floor.

Player need to run in and out of the obstacles as quickly as possible using short side-steps and fast feet.

Hurdles
Bunny Hops | Hurdles

Bunny Hops:

With feet together jump over the mini hurdles as quickly as possible, pumping the arms to increase speed.

Hurdles
High Skips | Hurdles

High Skips:

Use the size of hurdle appropriate for the age and ability of your athlete.

Athlete jumps off one leg over the hurdle landing on the same leg.
The jumping leg should be straight if possible.

Hurdles
Star Hurdles | Hurdles

Star Hurdles:

  • With Hurdles Set out in a star shape
  • The player stats at the middle cone and runs to the first hurdle; jumps over it, and then runs back to the middle
  • Repeat all the way around the star.

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