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Medial Hop - Countermovement to Stabilize

January 14, 2009

Starting Position

  • Standing with hips perpendicular, on the leg furthest, to a line of hurdles

Procedure

  • Hop medially over one hurdle and stick and hold on same leg
  • Continue over remaining hurdles
  • Reverse direction and repeat drill, taking off and landing on the opposite leg

Coaching Keys

  • Use hip and arms to generate force
  • Land softly by absorbing through your hip
  • Do not allow knee to collapse to the inside upon takeoff or landing

You Should Feel It

  • Working your hip and leg

Tags: Hurdles, Stability, Lateral Movement, Plyometrics

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