Speed/Agility – knee drives
Player drives the knee upward with power and control. This drill improves sprint mechanics, hip drive, and acceleration posture.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Drive knee up strongly
- Keep torso tall
- Use arms actively
- Control balance on support leg
Common mistakes
- Low knee drive
- Leaning back
- Poor balance
- Weak arm action
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
25 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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