Strength – hip drive lateral
Player drives the knee or hip upward, then moves laterally with control between repetitions. This drill strengthens the hip flexors, glutes, core, and lateral movement control.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Drive the knee up strongly
- Keep trunk stable
- Control the lateral step
- Stay balanced between reps
Common mistakes
- Weak hip drive
- Leaning backward
- Rushing the lateral movement
- Losing balance after the drive
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
6 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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