LATERAL JUMPS

Lateral Jumps allow an athlete to train Bilateral power in a Lateral direction. Powerful triple extension through the hips, knees and ankles is the primary focus. You will also need to adjust your base of stance relative to your center of gravity, both on the takeoff and the landing.

LATERAL 5 MINI HURDLE JUMPS

Lateral Jumps w/ 5 Mini Hurdles are part of our Lateral Jump Series and are taught in a specific progression Perform the sequence with 5 Mini hurdles lined up in a row, approximately three feet apart. This distance may vary with younger players. This is an excellent drill to challenge lateral power and stability.

Lateral 5 Mini Hurdle Jumps: Continuous

Continuous is simply repetitive jumps. The athlete will also be working on coordination, timing, and control as well as improving lower body power. Focus on a proper knee cycle as you jump over the hurdle as well as a proper landing to yield, load and explode from into the next jump.

• Begin Standing in Athletic Position parallel to the first hurdle
• Without pause at the bottom of the movement, perform a lateral hurdle jump
• Without pause, quickly reload your hips and jump lateral over the next hurdle. Continue this sequence for the remaining hurdles
• Land softly after each jump which is important in helping to develop eccentric strength, control and hip stability.
• Work on a proper hip action with the knees cycling at waist height for every jump
• Hurdle height will depend upon athletic ability, but use a height that challenges the athlete within reason allowing them to still use proper form and execute the drill safely
• After the first sequence, remain facing forward and perform the drill in the opposite direction