Use cones for change of direction training

By adding cones to you training, you can add another element to your program. One of the best parts is that change of direction is a valued skill in most sports where movement is required, and using cones can help you mimick actions you take when changing directions.

Follow a few simple guidlines when using cones in your program:

1. Set them up in multiple configurations, from 'X', to 'square', to 'T' patterns.
2. Use different movements as you go through the patterns such as sprinting, shuffling, backpedaling, hopping, etc.
3. Work on either staying tight to the cones as you go around them, or going right to the cone then change direction.
4. Vary the number of cones you use from just 2 cones to several cones.

Follow these simple guidelines, and it will help make cone training an important part of your training!