Backpedal
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- Players
- Solo
- Equipment
- None
Backpedal over 20 yards, there and back. It’s the base position of the defender across from you, and it’s also yours when you come back to a ball.
Key points
- Keep your hips low, chest above your toes.
- The feet push off the ground forward; they do not pull the body backward.
- Keep your eyes on the horizon, never on your feet.
Common mistakes
- Standing up: your hips rise, your weight shifts back, and the first cut is lost.
- Crossing your feet as you backpedal.
Demonstrations
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