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Lateral Bound - Quick & Stabilize - Baseball

January 2, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing on one leg

Procedure

  • Load hip and arms and bound laterally, landing on opposite foot
  • Without pausing, bound back to the other leg and hold 3 seconds
  • Repeat

 

Coaching Keys

  • Bound for both distance and height
  • Anticipate the ground, minimizing contact time on the "quick" side
  • Land softly by absorbing through your hip and glute
  • Use arms and hip to generate force during the movement
  • Keep stomach tight throughout movement

You Should Feel It

  • Working your hips and legs

Tags: Baseball, Hurdles, Stability, Lateral Movement

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