Agility ladder

How it is used

Used in football, tennis, boxing, and general conditioning. Athletes step in and out of the spaces in planned patterns.

Example sentences

1. Before practice, the assistant coach laid out the agility ladder so the defenders could sharpen their footwork and balance.

   Here, the term refers to floor equipment used for repeated stepping patterns, not a ladder for climbing.

2. In the studio class, we used an agility ladder between strength stations to keep our heart rate up while practicing quick steps.

   In this sentence, the ladder adds fast footwork and coordination work between other exercises in a circuit.

Common collocations

• agility ladder drill
• agility ladder workout
• agility ladder footwork
• agility ladder training

Related terms

• drillA short practice exercise, repeated many times, that trains one particular skill or movement, such as passing, footwork or a set play.
• warm-upLight exercise done before training or competition to raise body temperature and heart rate and prepare the muscles and joints for harder work.

More terms: Gym & Equipment

• gym
• dumbbell
• barbell
• treadmill
• kettlebell
• resistance band
• spot
• free weights
• locker room
• foam roller
• adjustable bench
• squat rack