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Lateral Bound

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Difficulty

Medium

Equipment Needed

Pole or long piece of tape.

Starting Position

Standing to one side of tape or a pole.

Procedure

  1. Jump to one side of tape or pole, landing on foot with the trailing foot quickly following.
  2. Repeat to the other side.
  3. Increase speed when you feel comfortable.

Coaching Keys

  • Keep abdominals tight.
  • Hold arms in front of body as if you were holding ski poles.
  • Increase speed as you get comfortable with the movement.

You Should Feel it...

In your thighs, glutes, and abdominals.

Exercise Purpose

Improves quickness of turns and coordination.

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