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Core Knowledge
Movements
Contents
Squat Jump - Non-Countermovement to Stabilize
Starting Position
- Standing with feet just outside of shoulders and hands behind head
- Sit back and down into squat position, keeping knees behind toes, and pulling your arms behind your body.
Procedure
- Jump vertically, extending your hips and swinging your arms forward
- Pull toes to shins in mid-air to prepare for landing
- Land in starting squat position, hold for one to two seconds
Coaching Keys
- Keep chest up during jump
- Extend hips completely during jump
- Land softly with hips back and down
You Should Feel It
- Working your hips, knees and ankles
