SAQ 1: Lateral
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These workouts are to be preceded by the Nonlinear Warmup.
A. Non-countermovement Lateral Hops
- Be sure to pause between each jump
- Aim for height and stick the landing between hurdles or cones
B. Lateral Skips
- Really push off the outside of the foot.
- Be explosive and aim for maximum lateral displacement.
C. Lateral Start
- Start hips facing perpendicular to the direction of sprinting
- Shift your weight in the direction you want to go and push off the inside foot
- Within three strides, hips should be completely facing the direction of sprinting