Skip is horizontal — no vertical component
Power skip becomes a bounding drill; height is the key quality here.
Overactive muscles
Hip flexorsSoleus
Corrective work
Foam RollHip flexors↗StretchHalf-kneeling hip flexor stretch↗Sport · Full Body
Power Skip
Coaching cues
- Skip with maximal height on each rep — prioritize vertical over distance
- Drive the knee high; extend the push-off leg fully
- Arms drive explosively to assist the height
- Develops single-leg power and push-off mechanics for sprinting
Common faults 2
Push-off foot doesn't fully extend
Incomplete triple extension limits the height of the skip.
Overactive muscles
SoleusGastrocnemius
Corrective work
Foam RollCalves↗StretchWall calf stretch↗