Forward Zig Zag Hops
Forward Zig Zag Hops
Purpose: Locomotive plyometrics. Power. Fast twitch muscle recruitment. Athletic coordination.
Quick Coaching Cues
- Complete the hops for your desired distance, then jog or walk back and repeat.
- Coordinate your arms with the hops.
- Stay tall and hop forward on a diagonal with quick, light contacts.
- Keep your chest up and use your arms to help rhythm and balance.
- Land softly each hop and control the change of direction.
Common Mistakes
- Landing stiff-legged instead of absorbing through the ankles, knees, and hips.
- Letting the knees cave inward on landing.
- Taking hops that are too wide and losing rhythm or control.
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