Plyometric Power Circuit

Description

An explosive power circuit combining hurdle hops, tuck jumps, broad jumps, and lateral bounds to develop the fast-twitch muscle fibres essential for sprinting, jumping, and changing direction. Each exercise emphasizes the stretch-shortening cycle — a quick eccentric load followed by an explosive concentric contraction. Proper landing mechanics are taught and reinforced at every station.

Setup

Set up 4 stations with hurdles and cones: Station 1 — 5 low hurdle hops (forward). Station 2 — 3 broad jumps (stick the landing). Station 3 — lateral bounds over cones (6 reps each direction). Station 4 — 5 tuck jumps in place. 60 seconds per station, 30-second rest, 3 rounds.

Coaching Points

• +Land softly with bent knees — absorb force through the ankles, knees, and hips together
• +Spend minimal time on the ground between jumps — quick and reactive contacts
• +Swing the arms to generate power — arms drive up, body follows
• +Quality over quantity — stop the set if jump height or distance drops significantly

Progressions

1. 1.Increase hurdle height by 6 inches for players who demonstrate consistent landing form
2. 2.Add a sprint out of the final jump at each station to train explosive transition
3. 3.Combine with a ball — after the plyometric set, immediately perform a heading or shooting drill

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