The player performs jumps on one leg. The player jumps inside the ladder and to the side through the entire way.
In this drill, the player works on strength and coordination. Strengthening calf muscles is important to be able to perform at own best level for the entire match. Coordination is crucial if we play against advanced opponents who put pressure on us and force us to hit balls from difficult positions.
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