Pausing at the transition
The elastic energy and power conversion are lost.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗Plyo · Full Body
Horizontal Bound to Vertical Jump
Coaching cues
- Perform one maximal horizontal broad jump; land and immediately jump vertically
- The transition from horizontal to vertical tests power conversion
- No pause between the bound landing and the vertical jump
- Arms assist both the bound and the vertical takeoff
Common faults 2
Knees cave on the bound landing
Valgus on the broad jump landing before the vertical jump.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗