PaceSetter Book

Speed Activities 6

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6.2.2.2 Cross Stitch

Purpose : To improve co-ordination and increase flexibility in the hips.

Action : The young athlete should perform this drill on the balls of the feet, sideways and at a fairly quick jogging pace. The arms should be extended to the side to limit the rotation of the upper body. The following sequence should then be performed: 1) Right leg is driven across the front of the left leg 2) Left leg is driven to be opposite the right leg at a distance of approximately shoulder width apart 3) Right leg is then driven across the back of the left leg 4) Left leg is driven to be opposite the right leg at a distance of approximately shoulder width apart 5) Sequence repeated for the 20–25 metres distance and the drill is then repeated with their left leg leading the drive in front and behind the right leg. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE The above activity can be varied by: 1) Repeated cross-steps in front of the body without the cross-steps behind the body. 2) Arms held out straight in such a way that the body takes the form of a 'T' position.

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