Pausing after the depth jump before sprinting
The reactive stimulus and transition benefit are entirely lost.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗Sport · Full Body
Depth Jump to Sprint
Coaching cues
- Step off a box; land and immediately sprint for 10 yards
- Ground contact should be minimal — jump into the sprint
- Forward lean immediately after ground contact
- Trains reactive strength and the deceleration-to-acceleration transition
Common faults 2
Bilateral knee valgus on the depth jump landing
Valgus under the drop before the sprint — high ACL risk.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗