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Ball-Handling·Starter·U12+
Zig-Zag Change of Pace
Train deceleration + reacceleration with the ball.
Players
Individual
Court
Half or full court
Time
10-20 min
Equipment
Ball, Cones
Description
Train deceleration + reacceleration with the ball.
The constraint
Zig-zag full court with crossover at each angle change, alternating speeds slow→explosive.
CLA principle
Locomotor rhythm modulation — defender reads cadence.
Coaching points
- True stop before the change.
- Explosive first step out.
Common mistakes
- Constant pace — no deception.