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 JUMP HYBRIDS

Hybrids are a combination of Lateral Jumps reserved for the older, more athletically mature players. The forces generated with multiple jumps with varying levels of difficulty should be reserved for players with a lot of training, strength and experience. The height of the boxes and hurdles will vary.

Lateral Jump Hybrids: 2 Hurdle Lateral Jumps / Box Jump / Depth Drop

• This sequence starts with a Depth Drop, typically 18-24”
• Followed immediately, without pause to a double lateral hurdle jump. Hurdle height is 12” – 24”
• Followed immediately to a lateral box Jump 24-36”
• Both hurdle height and box height are dependent 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
• Keep your hip joint above your knee joint upon landing. If not, the jump box is too high
• Land with a pause with both feet entirely on the box
• Adding a depth drop coming off the box is also an option to allow continued work on deceleration strength
• Step off the Box and stick the landing for 2 sec