Shuttle runs
Category: Agility
Level: 2
Perform multiple transitions over 15-20 meters
Carla van den Berg
- From a forward run, decelerate and transitionin from a forward into a backward direction (and vice versa) at designated cones without coming to a full stop
- Soft bend at hips and knees at deceleration
- Knees stacked over ankle when decelerating and accelerating
- Trunk angle similar to shin angle
- Knee caving in on deceleration
- Cue “Knee over pinky toe”
- Staying upright during deceleration and acceleration
- Cue "Lean forward"
- Incorporates a change of direction movement (forwards/backwards), practicing safe deceleration
- Trains proper running mechanics
- Increases warm-up exercise intensity prior to the training session or game