LINEAR – STRAIGHT LEG SHUFFLE TO BOUND

LINEAR – STRAIGHT LEG SHUFFLE TO BOUND

DYNAMIC MOVEMENT

Dynamic Movements involve the second half of our Integrated Movement Prep. These movements are performed in a more rapid fashion. Improving muscle pliability, dynamic flexibility, helping establish better nervous system firing patterns by attempting to replicate specific movement patterns. They are performed both stationary or transit and have either a linear or lateral emphasis. It is important that these movements be performed in order when prescribed in a Dynamic Warm-up sequence.

TRANSIT / LINEAR

These Integrated Movement Patterns are categorized as Transit, with transitional movement, for Linear Specific Speed Mechanic Drills.

Straight Leg Shuffle to Bound

  • Stand in athletic position
  • This exercise is done on the balls of your feet, both feet dorsi flexed, toes up.
  • Keeping both legs straight, quickly swing one leg forward, starting no higher than knee height.
  • As one leg swings back, the opposite should swing forward
  • With each leg swing the height of the swing should get a little higher and you should cover more ground with each stride
  • Arm swing should be opposite of leg action
  • This is a movement to activate and propel you forward using your hamstrings
  • Perform to distance prescribed