Strength – diagonal heel touches
Player lies on the back with knees bent and reaches diagonally toward each heel in a controlled rhythm. This drill strengthens the obliques, abdominals, and trunk control.
Equipment
Exercise mat
Coaching points
- Lift shoulders slightly
- Reach diagonally toward each heel
- Keep movement controlled
- Breathe steadily
Common mistakes
- Pulling the neck
- Moving too fast
- Dropping shoulders fully each rep
- Holding the breath
Action video
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Difficulty
Beginner
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
10 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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