Speed/Agility – sideway shuffles
Player shuffles side to side while staying low and balanced. This drill improves lateral agility, defensive movement, and quick footwork.
Equipment
Training cones or Agility Ladder
Coaching points
- Stay low and balanced
- Keep feet quick
- Do not cross the feet
- Push off strongly from the outside foot
Common mistakes
- Standing too upright
- Crossing feet
- Slow foot speed
- Poor balance when changing direction
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
6 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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