alwaysfallforward Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 I'd like to be able to change direction quicker, as I am playing Semi Pro Football now. I'm more of a contact oriented runner, but changing direction is a good dimension to add for some situations.So, I know of the following:Dot Drills: jumping back and forth as quickly as you can, on 2 feet then on 1 footLadder Drills: Putting 2 feet between a flat "ladder" and running through it as quickly as you canStair Running: running up stairs putting 2 feet on each star as quickly as you canCut Backs: Running about 8 feet one way, cutting back in the other direction, and repeatOf the 4 I listed, which ones would be most effective. Also, I'd like some ideas on new drills I could do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capologist Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Go into a National Park, find a hungry grizzly bear. I guarantee your feet will be quicker... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Forever Julian Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 What is a semi pro football player? College?I dont think the NFL has a minor league Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Do some running drills backwards. Works the muscles differently and helps improve your balance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
youngbloodz Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Dot drills work great. We use to do them in high school and college Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfallforward Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 What is a semi pro football player? College?I dont think the NFL has a minor league You've never heard of semi-pro football? Basically, all over the country there are a bunch of adult leagues for real football(meaning not flag). The league I play in has a lot of ex college players, one team actually has an ex-NFL player, a former 3rd string D-Lineman for the Giants. A few guys have gone on to play in the CFL that have played in it as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfallforward Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 Dot drills work great. We use to do them in high school and college Yeah, we did them in high school as well. Not regularly enough to have them improve anything though.Do some running drills backwards. Works the muscles differently and helps improve your balance. Balance I can understand, but how does that help changing direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muskokas finest © Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Balance I can understand, but how does that help changing direction?You'll have to look behind you obviously, so in time your body learns to move more comfortably and efficiently, resulting in added neck movement and awareness of surroundings. Balances the strain and development of muscles also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Forever Julian Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 You've never heard of semi-pro football? Basically, all over the country there are a bunch of adult leagues for real football(meaning not flag). The league I play in has a lot of ex college players, one team actually has an ex-NFL player, a former 3rd string D-Lineman for the Giants. A few guys have gone on to play in the CFL that have played in it as well.Thats pretty cool.How much do you make? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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alwaysfallforward Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 Thats pretty cool.How much do you make? 0 dollars and 0 cents a year, lol. The competition level is pretty good, but it's not very popular. Alot people aren't even aware Semi Pro exists, I didn't even know until 11th grade. It actually takes money out of your pocket to play on a team. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alwaysfallforward Posted June 12, 2013 Author Share Posted June 12, 2013 You'll have to look behind you obviously, so in time your body learns to move more comfortably and efficiently, resulting in added neck movement and awareness of surroundings. Balances the strain and development of muscles also. Gotcha, that makes sense. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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