Agility is how quickly your players can move while staying balanced and flexible. Running to evade the tackle, move into space for a pass and change direction at pace.
The agility skills and running videos and drills below include simple stretches, running between cones exercises and position specific moves to boost acceleration, the ability to change direction and sprint speed.
Use these 1v1 races and individual drills to develop your players' ability to swerve and evade tackles, create space for a pass or through dummy runs, and make up ground to complete the tackle.
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