Activation with Basic Plyometric Exercises
Warm-up with basic plyometric exercises and controlled landings.
How to play
- Small ankle hops in place.
- Vertical jumps with an arm swing.
- Lateral jumps.
- Split jumps (switch-lunge in the air).
Rules
- Soft landings, knees in line.
- Low reps.
Variations
Easier
Small hops only.
Standard
Vertical and lateral jumps.
Harder
Combined.
Adaptations
- Knee problems: no jumping.
- Limited mobility: arms.
Learning goals
- Activate power.
- Learn to land.
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