How to do the drill
- 1
Lay the ladder flat. Set the ball 3 steps (about 6 feet) past the end.
- 2
Run through fast with one foot in each box.
- 3
At the ball, do 10 fast toe taps on top of it. Walk back to the start.
- 4
Do 4 runs one foot per box, 4 two feet per box, and 4 side-stepping two feet per box.
- 5
Count a run as clean if you hit every box without touching the ladder. Log clean runs out of 12.
Coaching cues
- Quick, light feet.
- Pump your arms.
- Soft toes on the ball.
What good looks like
Your feet land softly in every box, you speed up as you go, and your toe taps stay quick and light.
Safety
Lay the ladder on flat ground so it can't slide, and skip wet pavement. Jog and skip for a few minutes first. Set up away from the street.
Why this drill
Ladder patterns train quick, light steps and balance. Finishing each run with the ball links those fast feet to your touch, which is where they matter in a game.
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