Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Conditioning
Field Position:
Offense, Defense, Midfield
Drill Style:
Skill, Conditioning
Time Needed:
5 min
Field Location:
Midfield
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
To develop footwork fundamentals.
Description of Drill-Execution
Four lines of players are positioned side by side, 10 yards apart, facing the coach. The first player steps out and reacts to coach’s stick movement and verbal signals that include the following:
- Shuffle right and left
- Shuffle right and left, then drop and run
- Shuffle back at 45-degree angle
- Drop step, open hips, and run straight backward
- Run forward, then on whistle break down to defensive ready position
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Defensive Footwork
- Conditioning
- Stick Positioning
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
You can keep movements short and at a high intensity to get a good workout and footwork.