Speed/Agility – lateral jump lunge
Player jumps laterally into a lunge position and controls the landing before moving back. This drill improves lateral power, strength, balance, and change of direction ability.
Equipment
Open spaceTraining cones or ladder
Coaching points
- Push laterally with power
- Land softly into a controlled lunge
- Keep the knee aligned over the foot
- Stay balanced before jumping back
Common mistakes
- Knee collapsing inward
- Landing too heavily
- Losing balance in the lunge
- Jumping wide without control
Action video
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Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
60 seconds
Repetitions
6 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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