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Penultimate to Block Step Approach Drill

An approach drill driving through a long penultimate step into a rapid block step, swinging the arms back and sticking the plant position.

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Coaching notes

Practice the approach footwork by driving through a long penultimate step into a rapid block step, swinging arms back and sticking the plant position.

Practice settings

Sets
1
Reps
6 reps
Rest
1 min
Est. duration
32 sec
Vertical JumpLegsApproach Footwork

Movement sequence

  1. Practice the approach footwork by driving through a long penultimate step into a rapid block step, swinging arms back and sticking the plant position.

What to check

  • Extend the penultimate stride to lower center of mass smoothly
  • Plant the lead foot firmly into the block step to brake forward momentum
  • Synchronize deep backward arm swing into the plant

Common mistakes

  • Avoid stutter-stepping into the plant or forgetting the arm swing.

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