Shuffle and Crossover Step Drill

Key Points

• Purpose of the Drill: Designed as a warm-up and habit-forming exercise; focuses on improving starting position, recovery, and movement efficiency.
• Setup and Execution: Set up cones for shuffling and crossover movements; shuffle to the first cone and perform split steps; crossover to alternate cones, skipping one cone at a time, with split steps at each cone.
• Key Technique Emphasis: Maintain a wide, low stance throughout the drill; use shuffling for short ball recovery and crossovers for further ball recovery; pull with the left leg on the forehand side and ensure strong hip engagement during crossovers.
• Form and Focus: Knees must stay bent, and movements should remain low to the ground; avoid being too tall or allowing the feet to come close together; focus on intensity, wide base, and good ready position with split steps at every cone.