Part B

Balancing exercises to develop movement control and stability in the lower body and trunk

Single Leg Balance with Shallow Squat
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 6 / leg
Coaching Points:
  • Stand on one leg with a slight bend in the knee
  • Once stable, perform a half squat by flexing at both the knee and hip of the standing leg
Key Cues:
  • Chest up
  • 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