Netball: One Leg Balance with Partner Push

Description

• Get into pairs 
• One player will be the worker, resisting the pushing, and the other player will be pusher 
• The worker will stand directly in front of their partner on one leg 
• The other player will then gently push the worker in different places making them have to work to maintain balance
• The worker must resist the pushing and maintain their controlled, balanced position
• Ensure you switch the worker and pusher 

Coaching points

• Do not push the worker too hard. If they are finding it too easy you may push a little more, however if they are struggling to maintain balance and have to put their other foot down, push slightly less 
• The worker should slightly bend their standing leg and maintain a tight core to help keep their balance
• This exercise focuses on ankle and knee stability to test their strength to resist force

Drill tags: balance, injury prevention, one leg, partner push, strength