This
section will introduce you to a variety of practices
that can be performed using an exercise step.
The activities are taken
quite literally onto a new level. All the essential
elements of a successful training program are
evident, flexibility, agility, rhythm, coordination
and timing all have a vital part to play.
There is however, in this group of activities a
added dimension of strength development. The
introduction of an exercise step raises the profile
of the activity. As with all new activities a
gradual introduction should be employed to ensure a
safe, stimulating challenge to all. Harmony between
the assisting and performing players is an important
factor in the success of these activities.
Sample Exercises:
Plant right leg on step. Return pass with inside
of the foot of right leg.
Plant left leg on step. Return pass with right
leg
Plant left leg on step, step over left leg and
plant right foot on floor. Bring right leg back
to starting position and pass
the ball to server using the inside of the foot.
Work both sides.
Plant right leg on step. Return pass with
outside of the foot of right leg. Work both
sides.
Play
ball back to server using the inside of the
right foot. Jump over step and repeat using the
inside of the left foot.
Play ball back to server using the outside of
the right foot. Jump over step and repeat using
the outside of the left foot.
Play
ball back to server using the head. Jump over
step and repeat.
Redirect the ball off the chest and up into the
air. Head the ball back to the server. Jump over
step and repeat.
