Speed/Agility – driving forwards and backwards
Player drives forward and then moves backward with control. This drill improves acceleration, backward movement, and transition control.
Equipment
Training cones
Coaching points
- Drive forward with power
- Control the backward movement
- Stay balanced during transition
- Keep quick short steps
Common mistakes
- Slow backward steps
- Poor transition control
- Standing too upright
- Losing balance
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
30 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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