NOMVEX · Warm-up · VB-EX-1089

Lateral Footwork Prep · Target Rings / Hoops

One training setup with one reference photo and grouped progressions.

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Original volleyball-practice photograph illustrating related training context for Lateral Footwork Prep. The prescribed Target Rings / Hoops equipment is not necessarily shown.Context photo: exact correspondence with this movement still needs review. Follow the drill instructions. · Vlada Republike Slovenije from Ljubljana, Slovenia · Public domain

Context photo; the steps describe this exercise.

Three vector instruction panels for offline use. The reference photograph is not included.

Real volleyball-practice reference photograph. The optional equipment may not be pictured; follow the exact setup instructions below.

EXERCISE SETUP

Lateral Footwork Prep

Build the first defensive step before a pass or block movement.

Equipment: Target Rings / Hoops

Mark a safe target corridor without creating a trip hazard.

10 progression variations available

COACH EXECUTION CARD

Practical on-court execution

Starting coaching cues to adapt for player level, squad size and readiness.

01 · Purpose

Technical / tactical target

Build the first defensive step before a pass or block movement.

02 · Setup

Court and equipment

Mark zones 1, 6 and 5 or a short lateral lane.

Mark a safe target corridor without creating a trip hazard.

03 · Execution

Progressive steps

Start balanced in defensive base, eyes forward.
Read a partner cue and shuffle one or two steps without crossing.
Stop on the outside foot, face the ball and build the passing platform.

Suggested dose

4 sets × 5 reads per side.

Success criterion

First step follows the cue; stable feet at ball contact.

Safety and adaptation

Reduce speed before losing balance or posture.

PROGRESSION MENU

Progressions of this setup

Each link changes a constraint within this same exercise. Variations do not create duplicate photograph cards or inflate the setup count.

01 · VB-EX-1089

From stationary position

View progression instructions →02 · VB-EX-1090

Following a rapid lateral shuffle

View progression instructions →03 · VB-EX-1092

Under simulated high cardiovascular fatigue

View progression instructions →04 · VB-EX-1094

Reacting to an auditory whistle trigger

View progression instructions →05 · VB-EX-1095

Moving backwards away from the net

View progression instructions →06 · VB-EX-1096

Transitioning from base defense position

View progression instructions →07 · VB-EX-1097

Focusing on blind spots / Zones 1 and 5

View progression instructions →08 · VB-EX-1098

Alternating target positions consecutively

View progression instructions →09 · VB-EX-1100

Maintaining a low body center of gravity

View progression instructions →10 · VB-EX-1101

Following a 180-degree quick pivot turn

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