Speed/Agility – skaters
Player jumps laterally from one leg to the other in a skater pattern. This drill improves lateral power, balance, and single-leg control.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Push laterally with power
- Land softly on one leg
- Keep knee stable
- Control the body before jumping back
Common mistakes
- Landing heavily
- Knee collapse
- Poor balance
- Jumping too far without control
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
20 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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