Speed/Agility – backward turn to sprint
Player back pedals, turns quickly, and accelerates forward. This drill improves transition speed, defensive recovery, and explosive first steps.
Equipment
Training cones
Coaching points
- Back pedal under control
- Turn the hips quickly
- Explode into sprint
- Keep body balanced
Common mistakes
- Slow turn
- Leaning back
- Poor first sprint step
- Losing balance during transition
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
60 seconds
Repetitions
4 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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