Changing Direction & Reactions

Description

Footwork & Reaction

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The athlete should work through the first two trapeziums before reacting to a call from the coach, either “black/white”. The athlete should then work around the cone and into the next set of trapeziums before doing the same.

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PROGESSSIONS :

Add in ball work either side of the trapeziums, this could be passes, volleys etc.
introduce a positive first touch beyond the coloured cone, and then a return pass to the coach

Key Coaching Points

Footwork :

3-step : without crossing feet over, player will take 2 steps into the trapezium, and then 1 step out, zig-zagging from side to side.
5-step : similar to above, but taking 2 steps on the outside instead. This gives greater balance to play passes or to take a touch.

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Changing direction :

Load & Explode - look to lower your weight onto the planting foot, creating a bend in the hip, knee and ankle (loading). Then extend each joint to push off in the opposite direction (exploding)

Details

Category:

Plyometrics

Reference:

Published On:

September 10, 2024

Updated On:

September 10, 2024