Strength – dead bug core drill
Player alternates arm and leg movement while maintaining core stability on the ground. This drill strengthens deep core control.
Equipment
Exercise mat
Coaching points
- Keep lower back flat
- Move slowly
- Control limbs
- Maintain breathing
Common mistakes
- Arching back
- Moving too fast
- Losing control
- Holding breath
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
25 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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