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

Backward Hop and Stick
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 6 / leg
Coaching Points:
  • Hop backwards by taking off and landing on the same leg
  • Hopping distance should be far enough to challenge control and balance
Key Cues:
  • Brace through the trunk
  • Soft knees
  • Hip, knee, ankle in line