Jumping is the action of taking off one foot or both feet and landing on two feet. Along with many activities within the game which incorporate pieces of jumping action, there is evidence that learning how to jump with deep landing can lessen the incidence of ACL injury by strengthening posterior chain strength and stability.
Here is a short document published by Sport New Zealand which discusses jumping. JUMPING
Players begin with feet side by side and by throwing their arms forward they complete one jump over the stick (stick not required however provides a starting point). The landing should be balanced (on both feet) and ‘soft’ (versus loud). Players should continue to bend knees going into a squat as they land.
Players begin with feet side by side and by throwing their arms forward and upward they complete one jump laterally over the stick (stick not required however provides a starting point). The landing should be balanced (on both feet) and ‘soft’ (versus loud). Players should continue to bend knees going into a squat as they land.
Players begin with feet side by side and by throwing their arms forward and upward they complete one lateral jump over the stick to their right (stick not required however provides a starting point). The landing should be balanced (on both feet) and ‘soft’ (versus loud). The next jump is forward, then to the left, then forward again, ensuring that control and balance is maintained.
After their last jump the players should sprint as soon as they hit the ground. Repeat two (4) times.
