
Activity Planner
Running - Ladder March
Hurling / Football — Fitness Exercise
This exercise to develop running skills uses a training ladder
Organisation
- March through the ladder at walking pace, placing each foot in every second space
- Speed up as technique improves
Key Points
- Ensure the ladder is properly laid out; reset it if necessary before each ‘go’
- Stand upright with the head up
- Synchronise arm and leg movement, i.e. lift the right knee and right arm simultaneously and vice versa
Equipment
- An inventory of equipment to support ABC exercises is available in the Resources section