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Agility: Side to Side Jumps- Foot Speed

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This drill you will need 2 small poles as shown in the video.

Players will jump side to side over a pole, when the coach says "switch" the player will hop across to the other pole and continue to jump side to side.

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This drill should continue for 1 minute.

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Lateral Jumps:

Players will jump from side to side, jumping as high as the can while also tucking their knees up.

Once the player lands, they will want to jump again as quick as possible.

Plyometrics

Side to Side- Foot Speed:

Players will find a straight line on the court.

Jumping from both feet at the same time, the player will hop over the line as quick as possible for 30 seconds.

Plyometrics

Split Step- Foot Speed:

Players will find a straight line on the court.

With 1 foot infront and the the other foot behind the line.

Players will switch foot position as quick as possible and continue this for 30 seconds.

Plyometrics

Side Hops- Foot Speed:

Players will find a line on the court and stand to the side of it.

Players will start out on 1 leg and hop side to side as fast as they can.

Plyometrics

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