Strength – skater jumps side knees
Player bounds side to side like a skater and adds a side knee drive after each landing. This drill improves lateral power, hip strength, balance, and change-of-direction control.
Equipment
Open space
Coaching points
- Push strongly from the outside leg
- Control the single-leg landing
- Drive the knee across with balance
- Keep chest stable
Common mistakes
- Jumping too far for control
- Landing with knee collapse
- Rushing the knee drive
- Losing balance between sides
Action video
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Difficulty
Advanced
Duration
30 seconds
Repetitions
6 × 1 sets
Touches
0
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