BENEFIT: Mental focus, change of direction

EXPLANATION: Before starting the drill, establish cone numbers and movement patterns to and from the cones. Then, your partner holds up a number corresponding to the cone to which you should move. React to the cues and perform the proper movement pattern to and from the cone based on memory. The drill incorporates stopping, starting, pivoting and mental focus. No verbal command is given to explain where or how to move from cone to cone.

INSTRUCTIONS

• Set up four cones, 10 yards to front, back, left and right

• Number cones 1 through 4 counterclockwise

• Sprint and backpedal to cone 1

• Shuffle to and from cones 2 and 4

• Backpedal to and sprint from cone 3

• Have partner stand near cone 1 and hold up fingers indicating which cone to move to

• Move to appropriate cone and perform appropriate movement pattern to and from cone

• Follow visual commands for 20 seconds

• Perform 4-6 reps

• Rest 40-60 seconds between reps

Coaching Point: As an advanced progression, have your partner hold up a number with each hand at the same time. Perform the right-hand number first and left-hand number second. This forces you to remember the numbers and to react and perform many different movements in different directions. This drill keeps you sharp and mentally ready for games.