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Agility: Side Hops

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One hurdle per player.

Players hop on one leg over and back again over their one hurdle.

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Make this a competition! Who can hop the most times in a 30 second period?

Repeat on both legs.

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High Skips:

Use the size of hurdle appropriate for the age and ability of your athlete.

Athlete jumps off one leg over the hurdle landing on the same leg.
The jumping leg should be straight if possible.

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Bunny Hops:

With feet together jump over the mini hurdles as quickly as possible, pumping the arms to increase speed.

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Side Jumps:

One hurdle per player.

Players jump with both feet together over and back again over their one hurdle.

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Sideways Running:

Facing left and then right, get your players to run sideways over the hurdles, taking two steps in betwen every pair of hurdles.

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