Types of cut: Split step by Fiona Mernagh

A split step cut is where the athlete takes a small jump, leaving both feet in the air and therefore making it difficult for their defender to anticipate which direction they will go.

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What is the split step? The split step. If you’re approaching a cone and want to turn to the left, do a little jump by the cone and then push off your right leg to initiate acceleration. When would I use the split step? This is one you’ll see light, springy folks take advantage of. When executed well, both feet are in the air with neither one giving away which direction they intend to go. Very useful if both directions […]

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