LONG JUMPS

Long Jumps are part of our Forward Jump Series and are taught in a specific progression. Long jumps are very similar to box jumps but are performed in a linear instead of vertical direction. We will train the vertical component earlier in a young athletes training experience. As they progress and become more athletically mature, we will start to add more frequency of a linear component. We find that the long jump has a higher correlation to speed than the vertical jump. All our jump variations and progressions have purpose. But we have found that a repetitive x3 long jump to be far more accurate in predicting on ice speed than the vertical jump. 

Long Jump: Continuous x 3

Perform three consecutive Long Jumps without pause between jumps. Work on full extension with every jump. Jumps performed in sequence tend to shorten hip extension due to the inability of the athlete to have a full knee cycle for every jump. Lack of hip flexibility will also reduce a knee cycle as well as inhibit proper loading of the hip before each jump.

• Begin Standing in Athletic Position. Feet hip width apart
• Begin with a full extension reach overhead, triple extension through your hips and on your toes
• Quickly rip your arms to your sides and drop your hips to the load position, which typically a half squat. The harder you pull down your arms, the more explosive you are on the jump.
• There is not a pause at the bottom of the movement.
• With explosive power, jump forward.
• Arms will begin bent 90° at your sides. You will want to use your arms to drive outward
• Reach forward with full extension of your arms and complete triple extension of your hips
• Land softly with both feet entirely on the box. This is important to develop eccentric strength, control and hip stability.
• Your hip joint should be above your knee joint upon landing.
• Perform two consultive long jumps without pause between jumps