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Track & Field / Sprinting

Skip Jump / Single-Leg Drive

A plyometric single-leg skip jump that starts from a slight hinge on one leg and drives the opposite knee and arms upward into a maximal jump.

19 sec

Coaching notes

Hinge slightly on one leg in a semi-RDL position, then explosively drive the opposite knee and arms upward into a maximal single-leg skip jump.

Key points

  • Load the stance leg hamstring and glute in a semi-hinge
  • Drive the non-jumping knee forcefully to hip level
  • Achieve complete triple extension through the plant leg

Common mistakes

Failing to hinge and load the hip before taking off.

Practice settings

Sets
3
Reps
8 reps
Rest
1 min
Est. duration
19 sec
PlyometricsGlutesUnilateral Vertical Drive

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