Rotational Jumps are another Jump variation which involves work done in a multiplanar fashion. Sports are not just linear. An athlete needs to able to quickly change direction. Frequently you’ll see athletes go down injured, without any contact. Seemingly hurting themselves. A lot of that can be attributed to a lack of proper strength and stability from rotational forces. This is especially true with female athletes and their higher risk to knee injuries. Adding a simple rotational warm-up or training rotational jumps can have a huge benefit on injury prevention. Our rotational program only includes 90° or a quarter turn. We keep it simple incorporating hops, jumps, and bounds. Using Boxes, Mini Hurdles. Again, difficulty is prescribed in layers. Each is based on what is appropriate for each age group.