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Toe Touches


Exercise Objectives:
This is a good exercise to incorporate into your warm up. It develops both flexibility and agility.
 
Field Preparation
   2 Players
   Area 5 x 5 Yards
   1 Ball
 
Coaching Pointers:
Divide your group into pairs. One ball per pair. One player holds the ball with arms forward.

While jogging in place, the working player alternates touching the ball with the foot with right and left foot. 
The player can vary the foot surface such as touching the ball with the laces, inside of the foot, outside of the foot.
The partner can gradually increase the height of the ball as the exercise progresses. Work for 60 seconds then reverse roles.

The coach should emphasize the following points:
  • Always keep on the balls of your feet.
  • Develop a rhythm to your movement.
  • Start slowly then increase pace.
  • Use a variety of foot surfaces to touch the ball.







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