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SAQ 1: Lateral
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These workouts are to be preceded by the Nonlinear Warmup.

A. Non-countermovement Lateral Hops

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  • Be sure to pause between each jump
  • Aim for height and stick the landing between hurdles or cones

B. Lateral Skips

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  • Really push off the outside of the foot.
  • Be explosive and aim for maximum lateral displacement.

C. Lateral Start

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  • 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