Strength – side jumps jump up
Player jumps sideways, controls the landing, then jumps upward with power. This drill builds lateral strength, balance, and explosive leg power for soccer movements.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Land softly after the side jump
- Control the body before jumping up
- Use arms for power
- Keep knees aligned over the feet
Common mistakes
- Landing too heavily
- Rushing the vertical jump
- Knees collapsing inward
- Poor balance after the side jump
Action video
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Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
6 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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