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B. FORWARD DEPTH JUMPS IN SERIES

Purpose: To develop explosiveness and speed.

Procedure:

1. Set up a series of 6-8 boxes 12" - 48" high and ~1 YD apart.

2. Begin by standing atop the first box.

3. Drop down to the ground and then explode up onto the second box.

4. Continue through the series.

Key points:

1. Use your arms explosively.

2. Spend as little time on the ground as possible.

3. Keep your feet together.

4. Go through the series as explosively as possible.

Variations:

  1. Perform the depth jump series laterally.
  2. Perform the depth jump series on single leg.

 

 

 

 

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