Short ground contact — not generating enough push-off
Bounding is about maximal horizontal force; insufficient triple extension.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Plyo · Full Body
Bounding (Exaggerated Running)
Coaching cues
- Exaggerate the running stride — drive the knee high; push off powerfully
- Each step is a single-leg push-off with a long flight phase
- Arms drive in opposition to the legs
- Land on the ball of the foot; absorb and immediately drive again
Common faults 2
Landing knee collapses
Single-leg landing force is high; valgus under maximal effort.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗