Core Knowledge

Movements

Rapid Response - Base Rotations with Sprint

Starting Position

  • Standing in athletic base position

Procedure

  • Jump slightly off ground and rotate hips to right
  • Hit the ground and immediately rotate to left
  • Repeat as quickly as possible for prescribed amount of time

Coaching Keys

  • Swivel hips only, keeping shoulders and torso stationary
  • Use arms to counterbalance hips
  • Hips to right, arms to left

You Should Feel It

  • Working your hips, knees and ankles and challenging your coordination

Tags: Acceleration, Hip, Knee, Ankle, Speed, Elasticity

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