Rotational Jumps - 180 Degree - Cm
January 16, 2009
Starting Position
- Standing with feet just outside of shoulders and hands behind head
Procedure
- Sit back and down into squat position, keeping knees behind toes
- Immediately jump vertically
- Pull toes to shins in mid -air and rotate 180 degrees in one direction
- Land in squat position
- Reset to start position and repeat jump in opposite direction
Coaching Keys
- Keep chest up during jump
- Extend hips, knees, and ankles completely during jump
- Maintain controlled body position in the air, landing softly with hips back and down
You Should Feel It
- Working your torso to neutralize the rotation upon landing, and working your hips, knees and ankles during takeoff and landing
Tags:
Plyometrics, Agility, Rotational Movement
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