Intensive Forward Backward Hops
Intensive Forward Backward Hops
Purpose: Plyometrics. Fast twitch muscle recruitment. Ankle and foot strength.
Quick Coaching Cues
- Jump explosively up while moving slightly forward and back under control.
- Stay tall through your torso and use your arms to help drive the jump.
- Land softly on the balls of your feet and reset quickly for the next rep.
Common Mistakes
- Jumping forward and back too quick instead of focusing on vertical height.
- Landing stiff-legged instead of absorbing through the ankles, knees, and hips.
- Letting posture collapse or losing rhythm between reps.
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