Part B
Balancing exercises to develop movement control and stability in the lower body and trunk
Single Leg Balance with Eyes Closed
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 6 / leg
Coaching Points:
- Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee
- Close both eyes and try to maintain balance for 5 seconds
- Repeat with other leg
Key Cues:
- Chest up
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Knee over toes
Single Leg Hop Sideways into Double Leg Landing
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 6 / leg
Coaching Points:
- Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee
- Hop sideways to the left or right to land squarely on both feet in a partial squat position
- Repeat by taking off from alternate single leg stances to the left and right
Key Cues:
- Chest up
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Soft knees