| Heel Walkers: |
If you are a heel walker by nature, practice walking as if
you had a pebble in your shoe right under both of your heels. Try and keep your
weight over the balls and toes of both your feet, as you walk during the day.
Over time you will strengthen your calve muscles and will enjoy improved balance. |
| Shifting Weight! |
Practice alternating your weight between your left and right
feet by taking short quick steps from side to side and then front to back. As you
step, you will transition your weight from one foot to the other. When the plant
foot assumes the majority of your body weight, your other foot will be free to
take the next step. |
| Defending! |
Defensive play requires lots of little steps - side
to side and front to back. Having proper balance helps you react quickly
to the next move of the attacker. Have a
friend try to force you off balance as you defend - the ball is optional. The
attacker will get 1 point everytime you lose your balance. Alternate being the
defender and the attacker. |
| Coaching Points |
- Alternating Weight Distribution between
Left & Right Feet
- Maintaining Balance while Moving
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