Strength – left lateral hop jump
Player performs quick lateral hops before explosively jumping backward and landing primarily on the left side. This drill develops lateral power, lower-body strength, balance, and landing control.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Stay light during lateral hops
- Load the legs before the backward jump
- Land softly with control
- Maintain balance on landing
Common mistakes
- Landing heavily
- Allowing knees to collapse inward
- Losing balance on landing
- Rushing the movement
Action video
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Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
8 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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