Edinburgh Baseball Club

Club Training

Depth jumps

At home Everyone

HardAbout 5 minOn your own

Step off a low box, land and jump straight up as fast as you can. Trains the legs to turn a landing into a jump quickly.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: Then jump onto a second box

Set up

Stand on a sturdy low box, knee height or lower, with clear space in front.

You need: A sturdy box, knee height or lower

Steps

Step off (do not jump off)
Land on both feet and jump straight up as quickly as you can
Land softly and reset
Rest fully between reps

Coaching points

Short contact with the floor
The arms drive the jump
Low box: quality over height

Adjust it

Easier

Box jumps.

Harder

Jump onto a second box after the landing.