Strength, Balance and Coordination - Level 2
Step 1: Upper body strength and balance. Set up 6 cups again in semi-hexagonal shape, so they create a pocket (see figure to the right). Have your partner get into an upright push-up position inside the cups and hold the position. Using the same routine as in steps 2-3, throw the balls one at a time to your partner and have them place them on the cups. When they have completed that then reverse the drill so they can throw them back to you. |  |
Step 2: Using the same set up as in Level 2, step 1, perform the drill again This time lift one foot off the ground (see figure to the right). This is extremely difficult and can be made easier by decreasing the number of cones used when first starting. |  |
| These exercises are much more difficult than they appear. You will notice that it is not the large muscles that are fatiguing but instead the small muscles in the lower leg around the Achilles and in the upper body around the shoulder. They are excellent for combining range of motion and various levels of muscle contraction. They are also fun. They require minimal equipment and space and can be adapted to suit any skill or strength level. | |
