Long ground contact before the broad jump
Reactive stimulus is lost; the elastic energy dissipates.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗Plyo · Lower Body
Depth Jump to Broad Jump
Coaching cues
- Step off a box; land and immediately jump forward horizontally
- Convert the vertical drop into maximal horizontal distance
- Arms drive forward on the broad jump takeoff
- Trains vertical-to-horizontal power transfer
Common faults 2
Knees cave on the depth landing
Bilateral valgus before the broad jump takeoff.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗