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Core Knowledge
Movements
Contents
Lateral Vertical Hop - Countermovement to Stabilize
Starting Position
- Standing with hips perpendicular, on the leg nearest, to a line of hurdles
Procedure
- Hop laterally over one hurdle and stabilize
- Continue over remaining hurdles
- Reverse direction and repeat drill with the opposite leg
Coaching Keys
- Use hip and arms to generate force
- Land softly by absorbing through your hip
- Do not allow the knee to collapse to the inside upon takeoff or landing
You Should Feel It
- Working your hip and leg
