02 Jul Ladder – Lateral High Knees
HOW: Stand on one side of the ladder at the end facing it. While moving laterally through each block, alternate driving your knees up to your chest until the end of the ladder. FEEL: You should feel the muscles in your legs working. COMPENSATION:...
02 Jul Ladder – 2 In, 2 Out
HOW: In, In, Out, Out. Stand on one side of the ladder at the end and facing it. While on the balls of your feet, tap your toes in and out while moving laterally. Find the best pace for you. The quicker the better,...
02 Jul Ladder – Ickey Shuffle
HOW: In, Out, Up. Stand at the end of the ladder. While moving forward, keep one foot in the box but keep jabbing in and out as you shuffle through each block. Find the best pace for you. The quicker the better, but in...
02 Jul Ladder – Double Trouble
HOW: In, In, Out, Out. Stand at the end of the ladder facing it. Moving forward through the ladder your feet should go in and out. Think in-in for both feet and out-out before moving to the next block. FEEL: You should feel the...
02 Jul Ladder – Centipede
HOW: 2 In - 2 Over - 2 Out. Place a ladder on the ground. Face the ladder from the side. You’re going to be moving forwards and backwards as you move laterally towards the end of the ladder. Step into the ladder with...
02 Jul Ladder – Carioca
HOW: Crossover, return, behind. Place a ladder on the ground. Stand in a square at the end of the ladder. Move laterally as you cross one leg over in the front and then that same leg behind you while rotating your hips with the...
02 Jul Ladder – Back and Forth
HOW: One In, Two Out, Back and Forth. Place a ladder on the ground. Face the ladder from the side. You are going to be moving forwards and laterally during this drill. Begin with stepping into the ladder with one foot, and out of...
02 Jul Dynamic Field Warm Up
Follow these exercises for a great way to warm up on the field! ...
02 Jul Deceleration Drill – 3 Step, 180 Turn, Head Turn
HOW: Place two cones about 10 yards apart. Sprint towards the cone decelerating as you get to it. Stutter step a few times, plant your foot, and turn your body away from that leg opening up your hips as you shuffle back towards the...
02 Jul Deceleration Drill – 1 Step, Backpedal
HOW: Place two cones about 10 yards apart. From one cone, sprint towards the other. Break down and decelerate your speed as you get to the cone. Your breakdown should consist of about 3 stutter steps. At the cone, plant one leg in the...
