Part B
Balancing exercises to develop movement control and stability in the lower body and trunk
Single Leg Arabesque
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 6 / leg
Coaching Points:
- Stand on one leg, with the standing knee slightly bent
- Slowly lean forward from the hip until trunk is parallel to the ground
- Return to upright while trying to maintain balance
Key Cues:
- Brace through the trunk
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Knee over toes
Sideway Hop and Stick
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 6 / leg
Coaching Points:
- Hop sideways to the left or right by taking off and landing on the same leg
- Hopping distance should be far enough to challenge control and balance
- Alternate between hopping left and right on both legs
Key Cues:
- Chest up
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Soft knees