FridayNightPulse Training Tip: LB Agility Ladder Drill for De Smet Spartans and More
This summer, LB players at De Smet Spartans, St. Louis High, St. John's College Prep, Christian Brothers College, and St. Louis University High can improve their agility and reaction time with this drill. Set up an agility ladder on the field and have players perform the following sequence: 3 sets of 10 reps of 'Ickey Shuffle' (alternating feet in and out of the ladder), followed by 3 sets of 10 reps of 'Lateral Bounds' (jumping from one foot to the other, staying inside the ladder). Coaching cues include 'quick feet' and 'stay low.' This drill translates to game performance by improving LB's ability to quickly change direction and close gaps in pursuit. It also enhances their reaction time to ball carriers and helps them stay one step ahead of opponents.