What drills help a young player move better?
Footwork drills with lines and cones build coordination and quick, balanced feet. The videos show line and cone drills and how to start speed and agility work.
What it looks like: Feet that get tangled, or a player slow to change direction.
3 videos
Line Drills - Footwork, Agility & Acceleration Series by IMG Academy (3 of 6) Getting Started with Speed & Agility Drills Cone Drills - Footwork, Agility & Acceleration Series - IMG Academy (6 of 6)
Where these videos come from
- IMG Academy: IMG Academy’s baseball program, at the sports boarding school in Florida.
- Coach Dan Blewett: Dan Blewett, a former professional pitcher who coaches pitchers and young players.
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