Edinburgh Baseball Club

Club Training

Split squat jumps

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MediumAbout 4 minOn your own

Jumping up from a split stance. Single-leg power and a soft landing.

Video: Muscle & Strength

Also: Switching legs in the air

Set up

Split stance with both knees bent to about 90 degrees.

Steps

Dip a little and swing the arms back
Jump straight up, driving the arms up
Land softly in the same split stance
Do the reps, then swap legs

Coaching points

Land quietly
Front knee over the toes
The arms drive the jump

Adjust it

Easier

Small jumps, or split squats without the jump.

Harder

Switch legs in the air each jump.