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Inside the Practice

This exercise focuses on change of pace, change of direction and body feints. It is a short exercise that can be incorporated into any warm up session.

Coaching Pointers:
To start the exercise, divide your team into 2 groups and position them at opposite sides of the grid. The first player in each group runs at the first mannequin and executes a body feint before acceleration into the space behind the mannequin. He repeats at the next mannequin. All players rotate through the mannequins in a circular fashion.

Focus on:
Realistic body feints, dip the shoulder.
Change of Speed.
Change of direction.

Field Oraganization

  • Practice Area: 30 x 30 Yards
  • Equipment: Mannequins, Cones, Pinnies.
  • Skill Level: All Age Groups
  • Clipboard: Print for Practice