Strength – single leg calf raise
Player balances on one leg and raises the heel to strengthen the calf and Achilles. This drill improves ankle strength and stability for running and jumping.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Keep balance steady
- Lift heel fully
- Control the lowering phase
- Use support if needed
Common mistakes
- Dropping too quickly
- Leaning body forward
- Not using full range
- Losing balance
Action video
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Difficulty
Intermediate
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
25 × 2 sets
Touches
0
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