Part D
Landing, change of direction, and plyometric training to develop power and control
Crossover Side Step and Sway
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 3 / side
Coaching Points:
- Begin by standing with feet shoulder-width apart
- On coach's cue, perform a crossover step to the left or right
- Plant the outside foot and perform a crossover step back to the start position
- Alternate between moving to the left and right with each repetitionKey Cues:
- Chest up
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Knee over toes
Pogo Jumps
Sets: 1 Repetitions: 16
Coaching Points:
- Maintaining a slight bend in the knees, bound up and down on the balls of the feet
- Try to minimise the time that feet spend in contact with the ground
Key Cues:
- Hip, knee, ankle in line
- Soft knees