Speed/Agility – lateral bounds Side to side
Player jumps laterally from one leg to the other, landing under control before pushing back across. This drill develops side-to-side power, balance, and change-of-direction strength; it can be used for warm up.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Push powerfully from the outside leg
- Land softly on one foot
- Keep the knee aligned over the foot
- Control the body before bounding back
Common mistakes
- Landing with the knee collapsing inward
- Rushing without balance
- Jumping too far for control
- Letting the upper body twist excessively
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
40 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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