Agility Drill: lateral and linear movement exercises
This drill can be performed as part of a warm-up or as a separate agility drill. It includes lateral and linear movements and changes in direction and can include backwards running when returning to...
View ArticleAgility Drill: developing technique under pressure
When performed correctly this drill challenges movement co-ordination by having rapid changes in direction followed by periods of “fast feet” movement. This drill can be adapted in several ways to...
View ArticleAgility Drill: rapid change of directional and lateral acceleration
The emphasis on this drill is rapid change of directional and lateral acceleration which is extremely important in sports where agility is the base of competitive performance. The drill can also be...
View ArticleAgility Drill: developing co-ordination under pressure
This drill focuses on speed of change in direction and co-ordination. The drill must be performed as fast as possible in order to challenge co-ordination. This drill can be adapted in a number of ways...
View ArticleAgility Drill: improving reaction time and speed
A random reaction agility drill is very specific to athletic performance as in all cases one cannot predict where an opponent may run or place the object 100% of the time. In traditional agility drills...
View ArticleAgility Drill: improving co-ordination
This drill offers a little more challenge to the co-ordination of the athlete by having them side-step in and out of cones before a sprint. This drill could be more specific to a game situation as a...
View ArticleAgility Drill: improving acceleration reactions
This drill is designed to focus upon quick feet movements followed by an initial acceleration. The quick foot movements will help “prime” your body for the sprint and rapid change of direction. When...
View ArticleAgility Drill: improving multi-directional agility
This drill can be used to teach “cutting” techniques when changing direction. The drill focuses on short-bursts of acceleration and deceleration which occur frequently during sports, training with...
View ArticleAgility Drill: developing core agility movements
A simple drill to set-up, which can be used with beginners or younger athletes to develop core agility movements such as side stepping, deceleration and changes in direction.read more
View ArticleAgility Drill: how to decelerate and rapidly change direction following a...
This agility drill is great for learning to decelerate and rapidly change direction following a period of acceleration. Only four cones are required making the drill extremely minimalist but effective....
View ArticleLadder Drill Hopping Ins and Outs
A progression of the two footed drill. This offers the athlete a co-ordination and agility based challenge.This video was contributed by a PP Online user and does not necessarily reflect the views of...
View ArticleLateral Zig Zags
One of the most common movements in sport is running side-ways on an angle. This drill helps develop lateral speed and changes in lateral direction. It can also be used as an effective tool to develop...
View ArticleLateral Ladder Drill
Challenges co-ordination by teaching quick lateral movements. This drill can also be used as an aid for teaching correct lateral movement mechanics. read more
View ArticleLadder Drill: Two Forward One Back
One of the more complex ladder drills, it helps develop co-ordinated quickness in two directions: forwards and back. Have the athlete progress at their own rate through this drill by asking them to...
View ArticleLadder Drill: One Foot in Each Rung
The most simple of ladder drills can be used for beginners and young athletes to teach them about moving quickly. The ladder drill can also be used to teach running mechanics. This ladder drill is...
View ArticleLadder Drill Scissors
Supplement your core speed and agility drills with this one that challenges accuracy and precision whilst moving the whole body quickly. Be sure to have good technique before advancing the speed of...
View ArticleLadder Drill Jumps Two Forward One Back
A simple yet effective drill for developing coordination and speed. Make sure athletes are able to perform the drill correctly before progressing. read more
View ArticleLadder Drill Jumps
Possibly the easiest of the Ladder Drills. Can be used as an introductory exercise to those new to ladder drills.read more
View ArticleLadder Drill Ins and Outs
An excellent drill for developing co-ordination and timing. Have your athletes perform the movements correctly and with good technique before asking them to increase speed.read more
View ArticleZig Zag Sprints
A useful agility drill to develop acceleration, deceleration and rapid changes in direction whilst sprinting. Coaches can use this drill to teach correct sprinting mechanics and body position for...
View ArticleAgility Training: Improving Sporting Reaction Times
How visual acuity and auditory signals can affect your performance in sport.
View ArticleAgility drills: increased speed and power will boost your ability to express...
Agility is crucial for all sports
View ArticleDeveloping agility for perfect technique
Agility is crucial for all sports and is a derivative of speed, power and skill. Increased speed and power will boost your ability to express agility, while the mastery of perfect technique will make...
View ArticleBack Injuries: functional power and agility phase
Back injuries are very common both in sport and everyday life. Specific pain can generally be classified into acute lower back pain and mild to moderate lower back pain. It is not always possible to...
View ArticleSpeed training: warm up exercises for sports involving speed and...
A warm-up focused on speed and multi-directional agility
View ArticleAgility training: improving your reaction time and the quickness you change...
A training programme to increase your agility levels
View ArticleAgility training: how to develop an athletes reaction time
A training programme to improve your reaction time
View ArticleAgility training: how to improve skill and technique
Overloading on repetitious training plans will not improve an athlete’s skill or technique
View ArticleBoxing Training: Agility Drills
Boxing is an ancient sport and despite its ‘unsophisticated’ and (in more recent times) politically incorrect image, it remains hugely popular and with good reason. Unlike many sports, boxing can teach...
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