Speed/Agility – lateral shuffle
Player shuffles laterally with quick controlled steps. This drill improves defensive footwork, balance, and side-to-side movement speed.
Equipment
Training cones
Coaching points
- Keep feet apart
- Stay low
- Push off the outside foot
- Do not cross feet
Common mistakes
- Crossing feet
- Standing too upright
- Slow steps
- Poor balance
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
60 seconds
Repetitions
4 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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