Knees cave on the rotational landing
Disorientation from the rotation amplifies any valgus weakness.
Overactive muscles
Adductor complexTFL
Corrective work
Foam RollAdductors↗Foam RollTFL↗StretchButterfly adductor stretch↗Plyo · Full Body
Rotational Jump (90° / 180°)
Coaching cues
- Jump up and rotate 90° or 180° in the air
- Land softly in an athletic position — knees over toes
- Eyes find a target on landing to help orientation
- Absorb through the hips; not the knees alone
Common faults 2
Incomplete rotation — landing sideways
Hip mobility and rotational power insufficient for the target angle.
Overactive muscles
TFLQuadratus lumborum
Corrective work
Foam RollTFL↗Stretch90/90 hip stretch↗