Category: Conditioning
Type: Drill
DOGGIES
Description of Drill:
Starting from the end measure outwardly 5 yards and place a cone. From that point measure another 5 yards (10 yd line) and place a cone. From that point walk another 5 yards (15 yds.) and place a cone. Continue this action until you have put all 5 cones down and the farthest cone is now 25 yards from the end line. Now line your entire team up along the end line. The cones should be set up from the middle of the goalmouth so that everyone can see them.On your command the athletes sprint to the first cone, turn and run back to the end line. They then turn at the end line and sprint for cone #2. They turn at cone #2, head back to the end line and then sprint for cone #3. They repeat this until they have sprinted to and from each cone, in successive order. Depending upon age and fitness level of your team, decide how many repetitions should be done. For young athletes 3-5 sets is probably appropriate and for older athletes, anywhere from 6 - 10 reps(never more than 10).
What to look for Coaches: It is very important that your athletes turn at each one. Keep an eye on them and do not allow them to cheat and stop early of the cones. This form of fitness is very effective and builds strong leg muscles as well as a strong mind. The athletes should be given approximately 1 minute between each set, and more time if you deem necessary. To increase the difficulty level for older thletesfree to lengthen the cones to 10 yard variables (cones being at the 10,20,30,40 and 50 yd. markers).
Submitted by: Coach Clay
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