Figure 7.10bCoaching Points: The player should begin with a countermovement and jump up and laterally over the
hurdles by explosively extending the ankles, knees and hips, while using the arms to assist. This exercise
is intended to be a short response activity and therefore the time between landing and subsequent takeoff
should be very short. Emphasize quick and fluid movements between each jump.
When finishing, they must attack the ball and adjust their body appropriately to finish with one touch. The
follow through of the finishing leg should be towards the target.
Progression: You can progress this exercise to i) an intermediate to high level by increasing the height of
the hurdle; or ii) a high level by having the player jump off and land on one leg.