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Agility / 6 MINUTES

Diamond: turn and go

Connect a short run, a lateral move and a turn-and-run recovery.

ON THE FLOOR

Partner / station setup
Diamond: turn and go — drill diagramA compact diamond links a forward approach, a lateral segment and a turn-and-run return. The player slows before every change; waiting players stay outside the diamond.RunLateralTurn + run1
A compact diamond links a forward approach, a lateral segment and a turn-and-run return. The player slows before every change; waiting players stay outside the diamond.
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Motion is off with your reduced-motion preference. The setup and action paths show the rep.

MAKE IT FIT YOUR GROUP

Coach the players in front of you.

Ages 9–11

Rehearse each segment alone and make the diamond small.

Ages 12–14

Increase the approach pace only while deceleration remains controlled; use both turn directions.

Work & rest
Two short trips, followed by an outside walk and a direction change.
Look for success
The player changes direction without stumbling or needing several emergency balance steps.
Players

1 moving player per clear diamond

Equipment

Four cones

Space

A small diamond with clear run-out beyond each turn

Set it up

Make a compact diamond. Name one forward segment, one sideways segment and one turn-and-run segment. Walk the pattern before adding speed and keep waiting players outside it.

Run the activity

  1. Move forward to the first cone, decelerating before changing direction.
  2. Use balanced lateral steps to the second cone, looking into the open path. Do not force a slide when a turn is needed.
  3. Turn the hips and run toward the third cone, then slow before returning to the start.
  4. Walk outside the diamond to reset. Repeat in the opposite direction after two trips, keeping the order of movements clear.
ONE CUE TO SAY OUT LOUD

“Slow to turn. Push into open space.”

Watch for this

Racing around the cones without ever controlling the direction changes.

Make it easier

Use walking and side-step segments with a full stop at every cone.

Add a challenge

Have the coach call the direction before the start; keep the movement order and lane clear.

Coaching references

Original HoopSketch activity and drawing. These references informed the coaching principles; the age fit, constraints and pacing are our editorial guidance. Adjust to readiness and your league’s rules.

Age and development framework

References checked October 22, 2026. Basketball-coach review pending.