Speed/Agility – side shuffle sprint direction change
Player performs a side shuffle, changes direction, and accelerates into a sprint. This drill improves agility, reaction, and explosive transition speed.
Equipment
Training cones
Coaching points
- Shuffle quickly
- Plant the outside foot firmly
- Change direction sharply
- Accelerate with power
Common mistakes
- Slow plant step
- Poor balance
- Crossing feet
- Weak sprint after change
Action video
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Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
60 seconds
Repetitions
4 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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