Total Soccer Conditioning Vol. 1

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FIGURE 5.3 Backpedaling Technique

Side Shuffling

This movement is frequently observed as the ball is switched from side to side over a short distance. The
athlete should take small, lateral steps without the feet crossing; and they must avoid bobbing (greater
vertical than horizontal motion) while moving. Importantly, their center of gravity must be kept low
(Figure 5.4).

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Figure 5.4 Side-to-side Shuffling Technique