LONG JUMPS

Long Jumps are part of our Forward Jump Series and are taught in a specific progression. Long jumps have the athlete apply force in a more linear 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: Singles / Band Resisted

The same principles apply here as a Standing Box Jump. Long Jumps just require a complete knee cycle to complete the jump with an application of force more relative to speed mechanics.

• Begin Standing in Athletic Position. Feet hip width apart
• Use a Long Resistance Band(s) placed around the waist or over the shoulders while securely attached behind you
• 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 isn’t 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. This is important to develop eccentric strength, control and hip stability.
• Your hip joint should be above your knee joint upon landing.