@J_LEWIS1982@Coach_Boyle Most kids area of opportunity now days is functional balance. Strengthening of the ankles correlated with postural stability and is optimal in functional motor task.
@Coach_Boyle Unilateral movements! Pistol squats might have to start with assisted by bench or TRX… split squats… Bulgarian split squats…single leg RDL. ….
Instability when standing on one foot to receive a pass from a teammate. The struggle to stand on one leg and picking the opposite foot off the ground to receive the ball.
Solution?
@J_LEWIS1982@Coach_Boyle I would also include some postural strengthening exercises (ie. back extensions, alt. arm & leg raises) along with ankle strengthening exercises (unilateral and bilateral) incorporating BOSU ball, stretch bands and a jump rope.