Purpose: Full body power. Quick Coaching Cues Initiate movement with the legs. “Dip” and push. Quick push with the legs, follow through with the arms. Common Mistakes Locking out the arms during the press. Don’t lock out, press to a “soft end point”. Holding the weight overhead. Once you press overhead, return to the starting … Read more
Single Leg Hop to Lateral Jump (in-place) Purpose: Plyometrics. Single leg elasticity and ankle strength. Quick Coaching Cues Standing on the right leg, left leg is off the ground. Complete a vertical hop, land on the same leg and immediately jump to the left, landing on the left leg. Now, repeat that sequence with the … Read more
Side to Side Jumps Purpose: Leg power development & low impact plyometrics. Quick Coaching Cues Move arms in rhythm with the movement. Push off at the mid-foot, balls of the feet. Land “soft”, with bent knees. Common Mistakes Not using arms. Only moving the arms from the elbows down. Movement should happen at the shoulders. … Read more
Purpose: Teaches/reinforces proper foot contact for power & speed. Develops elasticity. Quick Coaching Cues Make sure the arms are moving in rhythm with the hops. Stay on the balls of the foot. Hop for quickness and rhythm, not vertical height. Common Mistakes Landing flat-footed Arms not moving in coordination with the hops Questions / Comments?
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