One Leg to the Diagonal – Balance & Coordination Warm-Up for Football Players
Watch how to perform One Leg to the Diagonal to improve stability and control before football training.
How to Do One Leg to the Diagonal
Stand on one leg with a slight knee bend.
Extend your other leg diagonally forward without rotating your hips.
Keep your upper body upright and core engaged.
Hold briefly, then return to start.
Repeat for the set duration, then switch legs.
Why One Leg to the Diagonal Matters
One Leg to the Diagonal strengthens stabilizing muscles, improves coordination, and enhances control for dynamic football movements.
For football players, this means:
Better single-leg stability for quick changes of direction
Increased hip and core control
Reduced risk of imbalance-related injuries
Exercise Details
Focus Area: Balance, stability, coordination
Equipment: None
Duration/Reps: 30–45 seconds per leg
Skill Level: All levels
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