Sharpen Reactions & Quick Direction Changes | Hurdle SAQ Training

Overview

• Runs great with a group of 8
• A third of a field is all the space you need
• Set out hurdles and a short sprint zone
• Trains players to react fast off a visual cue

Objectives

• Build the ability to react sharply to visual cues
• Develop quick feet in front of the hurdles
• Add power to short-distance sprints
• Hold movement quality even when players are tired
• Get players ready for the sudden changes of direction that come up in a match

Setup

Players react to a visual or verbal cue, snap over the hurdles, and repeat short sprints.

１）Players stand just in front of the hurdles and wait for the coach’s call

２）The coach gives a visual cue (a hand movement, a whistle, a color, etc.)

３）Players react right away and get over the hurdles with quick feet

４）Once past the hurdles, they make a sharp cut in the short sprint zone

５）Then they finish with a flat-out 5–10 second sprint

６）Give a short rest, then run it again