Approach jumps (Controlled)

Category: Agility

Level: 1

  • Focus on volleyball specific step-tempo (Slow- quick-quick)
  • Soft bend at knees and hips
  • Knees stacked over ankles
  • Pause at landing to gain control before peeling away
  • Arms swing backwards with last two steps and drive forwards upon takeoff
  • Attack the ground with heels followed by toes to drive upwards
  • Athlete should perform peeling movements in both directions regardless of position
  • Lazy arms
    • Cue “Swing from shoulders”
  • Knee caving in on change of direction
    • Cue “Knee over pinky toe”
  • Jumping forward instead of up
    • Cue “Drive to the sky”
  • Increases heart and breathing rates
  • Practices in games movements at a slower pace to improve technique
  • Practices safe, soft landing