What the Hell are Ladder Drills For?

Let’s talk about ladders.

Yes, let’s.

I believe they’re a staple for warming up, coordinated movement patterns, and translating footwork “sport specific” skills. As much as the term “sport specific” makes me want to run through a barbed wire fence, I recognize there’s crossover from ladder drills to skill work, especially in soccer.

And that’s what this post is all about. Why the hell do we perform movements like the ickey shuffle, crossover run, and grapevine?

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