Speed/Agility – A skip
Player skips forward with an alternating high knee drive and coordinated arm action while staying tall and light on the feet. This drill develops running rhythm, knee lift, coordination, and acceleration mechanics; it can be used for warm up.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Stay tall through the chest
- Drive the knee up with control
- Use opposite arm and opposite leg rhythm
- Land lightly on the ball of the foot
Common mistakes
- Leaning backward during the knee drive
- Letting the foot slap the ground
- Poor arm coordination
- Skipping too slowly without rhythm
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
60 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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