Long ground contact — absorbing instead of reacting
The entire purpose of altitude drops is minimal contact time.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch — soleus (knee bent)↗Plyo · Lower Body
Altitude Drop (Shock Training)
Coaching cues
- Step or drop from a height greater than a standard depth jump box
- Immediate reactive jump upon landing — maximize reflex utilization
- Used by advanced athletes to develop extreme reactive strength
- Requires mastered depth jump mechanics before progressing here
Common faults 2
Bilateral knee valgus on landing
Extreme force from altitude amplifies any valgus pattern.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗