Part D
Landing, change of direction, and plyometric training to develop power and control
Run, Set, Cut
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 2 / direction
Coaching Points:
- From standing start, accelerate up to 75% pace
- On coach's cue, decelerate by chopping stride length and flexing at the hips and knees
- Once at 25% pace, perform a plant and cut to the left or right and accelerate forwards again
Key Cues:
- Chest up
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Knee over toes
Tuck Jumps
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 8
Coaching Points:
- Jump as high as possible while keeping feet together
- Tuck the knees into the chest
- Try to minimise the time feet spend in contact with the ground between each jump
Key Cues:
- Chest up
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Soft knees