Part A
Running activities to warm-up and develop control and technique when changing direction
Diagonal Side Shuffle
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 2 Distance: 15 metres
Coaching Points:
- Perform 2-3 shuffles diagonally to the left or right
- Pivot 90° on the lead leg to change direction and repeat diagonally in the opposite direction
- Alternate between shuffling diagonally to the left and right
Key Cues:
- Chest Up
- Knee over toes
Side Shuffle
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 2 Distance: 15 metres
Coaching Points:
- Facing side-on, continuously push off from the trailing leg to shuffle sideways
Key Cues:
- Chest Up
- Knee over toes
Planned Plant and Cut
Sets: 2 Repetitions: 2 Distance: 15 metres
Coaching Points:
- In pairs, first player (defender) runs out diagonally and turns to face second player
- Second player (attacker) runs towards and evades first player
- Repeat, alternating roles between defender and attacker and changing direction between left and right
Key Cues:
- Chest Up
- Brace through the trunk
- Hip, knee, ankle in line