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FREE COURSES / SPEED & AGILITY / LESSON 4

⚡ · SPEED & AGILITY STARTER · SESSION 04 OF 07

Change Direction

Redirect without losing control.

10–15 MINUTESADULT-SUPERVISEDFREE COURSE

Today’s lesson.

Redirect without losing control.

Why it matters

Fielders and runners cut to new space quickly.

What you need

Make a gentle V-shaped cone path, no sharp pivots.

How to do the drill

Jog to center, decelerate, turn hips and eyes toward next cone, accelerate moderately.

ONE CUE TO REMEMBER“Slow, turn, go.”

Today's skill-game challenge

Complete 4 clean turns each way.

One common mistake

Twisting knee while foot is stuck.

Coach it positively: notice effort, a good decision and controlled movement—not just the final result.

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