Part D
Landing, change of direction, and plyometric training to develop power and control
Run, Step, and Stick
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 2 / side
Coaching Points:
- From standing start, accelerate up to 50% pace
- Take-off from one foot and jump to side to land on the other foot
- Continue to run forward and alternate between jumping from the left and right legs
Key Cues:
- Brace through the trunk
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Soft knees
Standing Plyo Press Up
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 4
Coaching Points:
- In pairs, stand facing each other. Player two adopts a braced position while player one leans against player two using their arms
- Player one slowly leans forward towards player two, taking the weight through their arms
- Player one explosively pushes away from player two before catching them-self through their arms
Key Cues:
- Chest up
- Brace through the trunk