See the issue: October 2009

Setup: Place one cone five yards to left of foul line and another five yards to right of it

• Straddle foul line in athletic position
• Begin drill by chopping feet
• Coach points either left or right; react by sprinting in designated direction
• Touch cone with near hand; sprint back to start
• Perform 3 to 4 reps; finish drill by sprinting past last directed cone

Sets/Reps: 2x3-4 with 2:1 rest-to-work ratio
Coaching Points: Good athletic position consists of feet shoulder-width apart, knees bent and chest up // Bend knees and drop hips when touching cone; do not bend at waist // Push off outside leg to change direction // Avoid standing too tall during drill

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