Walking Twist
Walking Twist
Purpose: Beginner level agility ladder pattern. Coordination, balance, multi-planar general hip, foot and ankle strength.
Quick Coaching Cues
- Outside leg leads. When standing to the left side of the ladder, the left foot steps in the square. When standing on the right side, the right foot steps in the square.
- Rotate the hips with each step in the square.
- Try to contact the ground from your mid-foot.
- Keep knees slightly bent.
Common Mistakes
- Contacting the ground flat-footed.
- Not rotating at the hips.
- Legs too straight, keep a slight bend in the knees.
- Taking too many steps. This pattern is only a 3-count. No extra steps.
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