Strength – diagonal core reach
Player lies on the back and reaches diagonally across the body to activate the core and trunk rotation. This drill strengthens the abdominals, obliques, and body control needed for balanced soccer movement.
Equipment
Exercise mat
Coaching points
- Reach across the body with control
- Keep core braced
- Lift shoulder blade from the floor
- Lower slowly between reps
Common mistakes
- Pulling from the neck
- Rushing the reach
- Twisting without control
- Holding the breath
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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