gait · beginner
Lateral Shuffle
Also called: side shuffle, defensive slide
Coaching cues
- sit into an athletic stance
- push off the trailing leg
- keep the feet from clicking together
- stay level — no bouncing up and down
Common mistakes
- standing up tall between steps
- crossing the feet
- bobbing up and down with each step
Take care with: ankle. Members who list these injuries never see this exercise in a program.
Easier: Lateral Band Walk
Harder: Skater Jumps, Shuttle Run