- Start with feet together at two court lines that intersect to form a plus
sign
- Move feet as fast as possible in a given pattern for 15 seconds
- Rest 15 seconds then repeat pattern
PATTERNS:
- Right foot forward, left foot forward, right foot back, left foot back
- Right foot right, left foot right, left foot left, right foot left
- Both feet together side-to-side hop
- Jump in a square pattern with both feet together
DAYS A WEEK: 3
SETS: 1
REPS: 4 reps of 15 seconds for each pattern
REST: 15 seconds between reps, 1 minute between patterns
BENEFITS: "The quick feet drills apply most to quick changes of direction
in basketball. What you're doing, you're firing your calves, you're firing your
legs and you're teaching your muscles memory patterns that are going to translate
into quick movements with the ball," Abunassar says.
KEY POINT: Move feet as quickly as possible for each pattern
Coaching Point: "To get faster, rest between reps and repeat at full speed
rather than just doing one rep after another."