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Deceleration Drill - 3 Step, Backpedal
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- HOW: Place two cones about 10 yards apart. From one cone, sprint towards the other. Decelerate your speed as you get to the cone. Your breakdown should consist of about 3 stutter steps. Then, plant one leg in the ground and push yourself backwards going into a backpedal all the way until you reach the starting cone.
- FEEL: You should feel the muscles in your legs working.
- COMPENSATION: Make sure to slow up and break down your sprint.
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