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Agility Mirror and Three-Cone Change-of-Direction Series

Partner mirror drill followed by three-cone and L-drill patterns that train reactive change of direction for baseball athletes.

Equipment:
Cones
Duration:
About 12 min
Setting:
Indoor
Players:
Partner

Coaching notes

Summers Method series that forces the athlete to mirror a partner's hips then attack predetermined and reactive cone patterns with proper breakdown and turns.

Objectives

Improve reactive agility, hip control, and the ability to change direction under control.

Coaching cues

Follow the hips not the feet; breakdown high then explode; head leads the body on turns.

Steps

  1. 1. Partner mirror 10-second bursts
  2. 2. Three-cone breakdown and turn
  3. 3. L-drill with inside turn
Source: Summers Method

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