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Lesson 4:
Forward Single Leg Hops
Forward Single Leg Hops
Who: All athletes
Why:
*Coordinate arms, legs, and feet
*Apply force fast upwards and forward
*Absorb force (landing)
How:
Feet:
Anchor leg: Foot is pointed forward
Drive leg: Toe up, knee is behind anchor leg knee (greater range of motion)
Knee:
Drive and hold
Arms:
Anchor leg arm is back, drive leg arm is forward
Switch arms during jump
Long lever, punch up
What:
*Maximum force
*Applied impulse
*Balance
*Force-time
*Force-motion
*Coordination
Do:
1x2 Half speed
1x5, 1x3 Full speed
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Fundamental plyometric drills that will help athletes run faster, be more explosive, and quicker.