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Agility: Slalom

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Weave in and out of the sticks touching the cones to either side of the run.

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Speed Sidesteps | Speed Footwork

Speed Sidesteps:

Players run towards each other, and then sidestep around each other at the last moment.

The pattern of running directions goes right, left, right, left...

This is important that both players pay attention to avoid any collisions.

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Speed slalom with Ball | Speed Footwork

Speed slalom with Ball:

The player runs in and out of the sticks, touching the ball to the ground on each side (can be done with any ball).

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Illinois Agility Run Test | Speed Footwork

Illinois Agility Run Test:

Players start in the press-up position.

On the coach's call players must get to their feet and run around the course as quickly as possible.

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Zig Zag Run Backwards | Speed Footwork

Zig Zag Run Backwards:

Players run backwards as fast as they can (while balanced!) through the slalom, running around each cone as closely and quickly as possible.

You can vary this drill so that players must also bend down and touch each cone before moving onto the next one.

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