Speed/Agility – back pedals
Player back pedals with quick controlled steps while staying balanced. This drill improves backward movement, defensive recovery, and body control.
Equipment
Training cones
Coaching points
- Stay low and balanced
- Take quick short steps
- Keep chest up
- Look forward while moving back
Common mistakes
- Leaning too far back
- Long slow steps
- Crossing feet
- Losing balance
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
60 seconds
Repetitions
4 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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