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Deceleration Drill - 3 Step, 180 Turn, Head Turn

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  • HOW: Place two cones about 10 yards apart. Sprint towards the cone decelerating as you get to it. Stutter step a few times, plant your foot, and turn your body away from that leg opening up your hips as you shuffle back towards the starting cone. Keep your head facing the cone you ran to. 
  • FEEL: You should feel the muscles in your legs working. 
  • COMPENSATION: Make sure to slow up and break down your sprint in order to properly open up your hips each way.

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