This isn’t a true ‘change of direction’ drill. It doesn’t focus on body position, foot plant, and things like that. It doesn’t have you sprinting forward five yards and then changing direction 90 degrees to the left.
However, it is a great example of the difference between change of direction and agility.
That being said, here are two levels of a simple exercise you can try at home.
The first one is the change of direction.
Level 1. Agility Triangle Only Using Change of Direction
Level 2: Agility Triangle With A Reactive Component (actual agility)
Notice how much tougher it becomes when you add the reactive component?
Even with the ball, change of direction and agility, along with technical skill, are crucial for success.
While dribbling you need:
- Change of Speed
- Change of Direction
- Body Feints (Dip the shoulder)
- Explosive. First step (change of speed and direction!!!)
- Close Control
- Be able to dribble with every step
To be able to use these skills effectively… you need to be able to do all those with the ball.
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