TRAINING GEAR

• Eyesight Trainer - shields #2, #3

• 4 agility poles with flags

SET UP

• Set up 4 poles in a shape of a square or a rectangle

• Allow at least 3 yards between any two poles

Jumping introduces vertical movement to the training. It is both relaxing and highly engaging for the visual system. This technique is especially beneficial for basketball, volleyball, and other sports with frequent vertical movement

• Put your Trainer on, look into the lens, your head high 

• Jog slowly forward and jump high with every 5th step 

• Pay attention to what you see in your peripheral field of view (from the corners of your eyes, from above and below) 

• When you reach the end of the field (or your practice area), turn around and jog and jump your way back. Walk back if you need some rest, but continue paying attention to your periphery regardless

Practice time: 1-2 minutes

Practice lenses: #2 and #3

Watchouts:

• Ensure ample space between each two athletes

• Stand in between two poles on one side of a rectangle. Your Trainer on, your head high, look into the shield 

• Walk or jog forward until you see the next set of poles in your periphery, then backpedal (still facing the same direction)

• Once you see the first set of poles again, reverse and move forward 

• Repeat

Practice time: 1-2 minutes (take breaks if needed)

As you progress:

• Pick up the pace

• Set-up the poles so that the two rows are not a mirror image, then decide at what point you will be changing directions

Practice lenses: #2 and #3

Tips:

• Ensure ample space between each two athletes

• Choose 2 poles from your set-up (at least 3 yards apart)

• Wear your trainer, head high, look into the shield, do not peek through the sides! Stand behind the poles with both poles to your left

• Shuffle to the left until you see the further away (the 2nd) pole within your right periphery (you have to pass the pole for it to happen), then reverse the movement

• Shuffle to the right until you see the first pole within your left periphery (you have to pass the pole for it to happen), reverse again. Continue for 1 minute

• When finished, repeat the drill with the poles behind your back

Practice time: 1 minute with poles in the front and 1 minute with the poles behind your back. Take a break in between if desired

Practice lenses: #2 and #3

Tips:

• Keep a few feet of distance from the poles, stop and adjust as needed