
Activity Planner
Running - Jog through Ladder
Hurling / Football — Fitness Exercise
This exercise to develop running and co-ordination skills uses a training ladder
Organisation
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Jog through the ladder placing each foot in every second space
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Speed up as technique improves
Key Points
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Run on the balls of the feet; keep the head up and the back straight
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Synchronise arm and leg movement, i.e, lift the right knee and left arm simultaneously and vice versa
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Bend the arms at the elbow and use an exaggerated high arm motion
Equipment
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An inventory of equipment to support ABC exercises is available in the Resources section