Multiple Front Hurdle Jumps with Third-man Volleys
Category: Multiple Jumps with Short Response
Intensity Level: Low to Intermediate
Set-up and Directions: Place five hurdles (or large cones) 1 yard apart in a straight line. Have a small
group of players line up behind a cone that is 5 yards from the first hurdle in the row (Figure 7.9a).
Figure 7.9aWhen ready, have the player at the front of the line move towards the first hurdle and, from a standing
position, jump as far up as possible over the first hurdle so that they land in the space between the first
and second hurdle. As soon as they land, they must immediately jump over the second hurdle and
continue the process until they have cleared the 5th and final hurdle (Figure 7.9b).
Upon clearing the final hurdle, they will run to the coach who will toss them a ball that they must play
with a one-touch volley into the hands of a second coach standing 5 yards to the right of the one who
tosses the ball. As soon as the player is finished, have them quickly join the back of the line. Repeat for a
total of 5 or 6 repetitions.