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Lateral Footwork Prep · Agility Ladder

Moving backwards away from the net

This is a progression constraint of an existing setup, not a separate exercise with a new photo.

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Lateral Footwork Prep · Moving backwards away from the net

Original volleyball-practice photograph illustrating related training context for Lateral Footwork Prep. The prescribed Agility Ladder equipment is not necessarily shown.
Original volleyball-practice photograph illustrating related training context for Lateral Footwork Prep. The prescribed Agility Ladder 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.

Lateral Footwork Prep · Moving backwards away from the net — PREPARATIONMark zones 1, 6 and 5 or a short lateral lane. Lay the ladder flat; place feet inside each rung without stepping on the strips.1PREPARATIONMark zones 1, 6 and 5 or a short laterallane. Lay the ladder flat; place feetinside each rung without stepping on thestrips.Lateral Footwork Prep · Moving backwards away from the net — EXECUTIONStart 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. Take two controlled retreat steps, turn to the play and execute from balance.2EXECUTIONStart balanced in defensive base, eyesforward. Read a partner cue and shuffleone or two steps without crossing. Stop onthe outside foot, face the ball and buildthe passing platform. Take two controlledretreat steps, turn to the play andexecute from balance.Lateral Footwork Prep · Moving backwards away from the net — CHECKFirst step follows the cue; stable feet at ball contact.3CHECKFirst step follows the cue; stable feet atball contact.

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

Original volleyball-practice photograph illustrating related training context for Lateral Footwork Prep. The prescribed Agility Ladder equipment is not necessarily shown.
Original volleyball-practice photograph illustrating related training context for Lateral Footwork Prep. The prescribed Agility Ladder 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

Base skill reference, not an exact illustration of this individual progression.

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.

Lay the ladder flat; place feet inside each rung without stepping on the strips.

03 · Execution

Progressive steps

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

Moving backwards away from the net

Take two controlled retreat steps, turn to the play and execute from balance.

No separately verified photograph exists for this constraint. See the parent setup reference image.

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.

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