Part A
Running activities to warm-up and develop control and technique when changing direction
Exaggerated Skip
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 2 Distance: 15 metres
Coaching Points:
- Shuffle forwards 2-3 steps before swinging one leg up
- Clap hands underneath the raised leg
- Alternate with raising left and right legs
Key Cues:
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
A-Skip
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 2 Distance: 15 metres
Coaching Points:
- Forcefully drive the knee and curl the toes up on the swinging leg
- Drive foot to ground as quickly as possible
- Co-ordinate knee and elbow drive
Key Cues:
- Chest up
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
Unplanned Plant and Cut
Sets: 2 Repetitions: 2 Distance: 15 metres
Coaching Points:
- In pairs, first player (defender) runs out forwards and turns to face second player
- Second player (attacker) runs towards first player, who indicates the direction that the second player should run towards (left or right)
- Repeat, alternating roles between defender and attacker
Key Cues:
- Chest up
- Brace through the trunk
- Hip, knee, ankle in line