Effective Use of the Agility Ladder for Soccer

by Peter Schreiner

Overview

The agility ladder maximizes speed and reaction, concentration, balance and coordination. Get the most out of this popular training tool with the help of coordination training expert Peter Schreiner as he presents his most effective exercises with clear and precise descriptions, excellent photos and innovative diagrams.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781591640608
Publisher:	Reedswain, Incorporated
Publication date:	03/28/2004
Pages:	50
Product dimensions:	6.08(w) x 8.96(h) x 0.16(d)

Table of Contents

	Introduction
	The agility ladder - a practical conditioning aid	4
	Effective use of the agility ladder	4
	Three drill levels	5
	Suitable surface for the agility ladder	6
	Coordination - a prerequisite for top performance	7
	Technique-oriented coordination conditioning	7
	Running coordination	7
	Fast footwork	8
	Footwork and shooting	9
	Drills without a ball	9
	Running	10
	Jumping	20
	Combinations of running and jumping	30
	Arm and leg coordination	34
	Drills with a ball	38
	Coordination-oriented technique conditioning	39
	Follow-up actions after the agility ladder	40
	Combinations with other conditioning aids	41
	Ladder at 90 degrees	42
	The agility ladder and shooting	43
	Complex drill	45
	Two-player drills	46
	Goalkeeper conditioning with the agility ladder	48