Drill Specs
Drill Theme:
Footwork
Field Position:
Defense, Offense, Midfield
Drill Style:
Conditioning
Time Needed:
10 min
Field Location:
Attack Zone
Skill Level:
Basic
Objective
Up and Back sprints allow for players to practice footwork and change of direction while cradling and changing speeds. The drill allows players to work on staying low to the ground when planting and changing directions, and learning to control their body and sticks. It is also a great practice for back out of double teams and then pushing through on to a shot.
Description of Drill-Execution
Set up 5 cones in a zig zag, with about 5-10 yards between each cone.
Players will start at a cone with a ball, and will cradle while sprinting up and back around each cone. The up and back sprinting will require various changes of directions and require players to vary speeds. Have the player go all the way through the 5 cones, take a shot on goal, and then run back to the starting line.
Drill Diagram:
Skills Practiced:
- Conditioning
- Footwork
- Cradling
Variations/Progression/Increased difficulty (As your players improve their skills incorporate the following…)
Add a ground ball to the start of the drill.