Introduction
A coordination drill that teaches players how to initiate movement from a stable stance while keeping upper body mechanics aligned and consistent.
Key Points
- Connects static stance control with initial movement.
- Improves coordination between upper and lower body.
- Reinforces stable marker positioning during launch steps.
- Reduces posture disruption at movement initiation.
- Supports more advanced movement integration training.
Details
This drill links the foundational static stance work with the beginning phase of controlled movement. Players start in a balanced neutral stance with the marker held at a stable orientation. They perform a smooth launch step either forward, backward, or lateral while keeping the upper body steady.
The key focus is preventing shoulder lift, elbow drift, or torso rotation during the first step. Many players generate instability right at movement initiation, which this drill corrects.
After each step, players pause briefly in a balanced stopping position to verify alignment and weight distribution. This pause reinforces predictable mechanical control.
Over repetitions, players build fluidity between stillness and motion, preparing them for more complex drills that require integrated movement and upper body stability.