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SAQ 1 & 2
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These workouts are to be preceded by the Nonlinear Warmup.

SAQ 1: Multidirectional

A. 5-10-5 drill

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  • Alternate starting directions each set.
  • First five yards, hips should remain mostly forward.
  • Second ten yards turn the hips but open early to change directions with maximal efficiency. Same thing for the last turn.

B. Zig-Zag Sprints

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  • You should be using the jab step.

SAQ 2: Linear Speed and Jumping

A. Counter-Movement Lateral Hops

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  • Use your arms to generate height.
  • Land softly between the cones.

B. 3 Point Start

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  • Hips up. Feet should be closer to hands than you might think.
  • Lean over the hand on the ground. You should feel that you are close to falling over.
  • You should feel some tension in the hamstrings like you are a spring ready to bounce.
  • Accelerate as explosively as possible out of the starting position.