Play low. A lost, necessary part of blocking, tackling, fielding. It requires good T-spine, hip, knee, and ankle flexibility. The first picture is typical, with the ankles splayed because of poor dorsflexion. Permit no more than a 30 degree ER. Have the athlete squat as low as possible while maintaining good posture. Once there, instruct them to move the pelvis as described in the images. 4 to 5 sets of 30 seconds is good.
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Frontal and transverse hip stuff goin on there, too..
Is it just me or does it seem like female athletes (thinkking of basketball players here) ER their hips a lot compared to there male counterparts when playing defense where they have to move laterally?? It's something I've notices and continue to see.
Joe, I have been doing a sumo squat at pt to open up my hips. We began doing this as part of our tempo warm-up in Blue Devil Country. We'll add this wrinkle. Martin
JH- Yes, an indication of generalized LE weakness I think.
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