Rhythm – Rope Jumping Right Left
Players jump rope alternating legs. Training goal: This drill is designed to work on coordination and rhythm and could also help the aerobic capacity depending on how long the players jump. ...
Group Warm up – Arm and Leg Coordination using the Agility Ladder
Teaching younger and older players to move backwards smoothly should be an integral part of player development. In this clip you will see the coaches demonstrating several exercises to improve the ...
Group Warm up – Deflecting Balls, Turning Around, Sprinting
Cognitive reaction and speed drill in combination with hand eye coordination. Ideal as a group warm up drill or as part of fitness training. The Coach places one player on the baseline facing the b...
Group Warm up – Arm and Leg Coordination on the Sidelines
You do not always have to have fancy equipment to run effective practices. In this clip, you will find exercises to improve the coordination between arms and legs. These exercises are ideal for gro...
Warm up – Jump Squats
The players start with both feet shoulder-with apart and jump forwards as far as they can. They should always jump and land with both feet. They should also try to “stick” the landing, remainin...
Warm up with Partner – Follow the Leader with Side Steps
The players lower their center of gravity and touch hands in front of their chests. One player leads and moves from side to side with side steps. Her partner follows her as closely as possible. The...
Warm up with Partner – Follow the Leader with Cross over Steps
The players lower their center of gravity and touch hands in front of their chests. One player leads and moves from side to side with cross over steps. Her partner follows her as closely as possibl...
Warm up with Partner – Follow the Leader forwards and backwards.
The players lower their center of gravity and touch hands in front of their chests. One player leads and moves mainly forwards and backwards. Her partner follows her as closely as possible. The lea...
Carioca Step
The players move sideways using a carioca step, that is alternating crossing over one leg in front and behind the other. The hips actively turn with the upper body. The arms remain extended and par...
Side-Step-Run
The players move sideways using lateral steps. The steps are quite wide as the speed increases. In order to do this successfully the players have to maintain a stable core. The upper body and the h...
Partner-game: Touch the Toes
The players put their hands on their shoulders and try to step lightly on their partners’ toes. (The emphasis is on lightly. The safety of the partner is paramount.) This is a fun and dynamic war...
Partner-Game: Shoulder and Thigh Touch
Get low in an athletic position and try to touch your partner’s thigh or shoulder. Be careful! Try to touch low on the shoulder far from the face. Make sure you are touching not hitting. ...