Accelerate & Decelerate

Description

The player reacts to the coach bouncing the ball, getting them to run towards the top cone. The player then back peddles to go around the second cone. The coach will then bounce the ball for the player to try and catch.

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Progressions

The player should back peddle around both sides of the cone.
The player turns on the top cone to run around the second cone.

Key Coaching Points

Footwork - feet shoulder width apart, keeping on the balls of the feet.

Decelerate - small / quick steps to slow down and get control of the body to change direction.

Accelerate - push off the back foot, planting the inside of the bottom of the foot down. The knee slightly bent, used to spring once the foot makes contact with the floor.

Details

Category:

Plyometrics

Reference:

CPAAD

Published On:

January 14, 2025

Updated On:

January 14, 2025