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Crossover Drill - Stabilization - Soccer

January 12, 2009

Starting Position

  • Base position

Procedure 

  • Attack right knee up and across body, planting it on the ground.
  • Snap hips open, bringing left foot back to base position
  • Hold base position, and repeat with other leg

Coaching Keys

  • Keep shoulders facing forward
  • Keep hips back and down
  • Keep stomach tight
  • Maintain perfect cutting position during hold

You Should Feel It

  • In the hips, legs, and trunk

Variation

  • Perform the exercise with quick changes of direction

Tags: Soccer, Stability, Acceleration, Speed

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