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Many of the warm-ups contained within this section involve a short sprint to the end line or another part of the court. Rather than focusing solely on running this movement portion of the drill can be adapted to help incorporate some footwork practice. Practicing footwork can be tedious to an athlete, putting the footwork in the middle of a game or competition can help get the repetitions needed.
This may also be a good time to get some plyometric repetitions as well. Plyometric movements are excellent for improving vertical leaps as well as quickness and agility.
Below is a list of ideas that can be incorporated into Running Warm-Ups. As a coach you have the ability to adapt or change the drills to suit the specific individual needs of your athletes, by changing running into footwork you can help players focus on their individual needs.
Approaches (3 Step or 4 Step).
Defensive shuffling.
Blocking footwork (example: step crossover right to end line, step crossover left back).
Players execute a roll when they reach the end line.
Karaoke Steps.
Power Skips.
High Knees.
Bounding.
Frog Jumps.
Be aware that these movements are more physically and mentally demanding, especially for players attempting to correct footwork. Be sure to limit the repetitions more than if you were just running. These are still warm-ups, not full speed training exercises.
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