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Agility: Single Leg Heel Flicks

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Standing with their legs between the side of the ladder players plant one foot inside each rung and then heel flick that leg up to their buttocks before jumping onto the next rung.

Repeat.

COACHING POINTS

Players should be light on their toes, bouncing their way up the ladder.

Repeat with both legs.

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Side Shuffle:

Stand to the left of the ladder, facing down the length of it. Step into the first square with the right, then left, then out to the right side of the ladder. Reverse the steps, this time going to the left. Always step into the ladder with the foot that is closest to it.

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Single Leg High Knee:

Standing with their legs between the side of the ladder players plant one foot inside each rung and then raise that knee before jumping onto the next rung.

Repeat.

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Right Angle Ladders:

Turn the ladder at right angles halfway.
Players should keep facing forward at all time.

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Speed Ladder - Read the Signs!:

When the player reaches the end of the first ladder, the indicator shows them which way to go (left/right).

The player must respond to the sign and side-steps in the direction indicated before then sprints off again to the cones placed further away.

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