Lateral Agility & Burst · Mini Hurdles
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Lateral Agility & Burst · Mini Hurdles

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.
Lateral Agility & Burst
Accelerate into defensive seams while preserving stable braking.
Equipment: Mini Hurdles
Use low hurdles and stable landings; remove hurdles if foot contact is poor.
10 progression variations available
Practical on-court execution
Starting coaching cues to adapt for player level, squad size and readiness.
Technical / tactical target
Accelerate into defensive seams while preserving stable braking.
Court and equipment
Mark 3–5 m between two targets; clear surrounding space.
Use low hurdles and stable landings; remove hurdles if foot contact is poor.
Progressive steps
- Begin in a low defensive base with weight balanced.
- React laterally with a short first step and fast second step.
- Decelerate under the hips, turn to setter target and recover.
5 rounds × 4 directions, full recovery for maximal speed.
Feet do not tangle and the final position is balanced.
Stop when braking quality degrades.
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.
From stationary position
View progression instructions →02 · VB-EX-2434Following a rapid lateral shuffle
View progression instructions →03 · VB-EX-2436Under simulated high cardiovascular fatigue
View progression instructions →04 · VB-EX-2438Reacting to an auditory whistle trigger
View progression instructions →05 · VB-EX-2439Moving backwards away from the net
View progression instructions →06 · VB-EX-2440Transitioning from base defense position
View progression instructions →07 · VB-EX-2441Focusing on blind spots / Zones 1 and 5
View progression instructions →08 · VB-EX-2442Alternating target positions consecutively
View progression instructions →09 · VB-EX-2444Maintaining a low body center of gravity
View progression instructions →10 · VB-EX-2445Following a 180-degree quick pivot turn
View progression instructions →