Lateral bounds

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MediumAbout 4 minOn your own

Jumping sideways from one leg to the other. Power for moving left and right in the field.

Alternative shown. The video shows a single-leg hop straight up, with the same one-leg take-off and soft landing. For the bound, push off sideways instead and land on the other foot.

Set up

Clear space, about 3 m wide.

Steps

Push off one leg sideways
Land on the other leg and hold for a second
Bound back

Coaching points

Push hard sideways
Soft, balanced landing
Knee over the toes

Adjust it

Easier

Smaller bounds with a longer hold.

Harder

Bound straight back without the hold.