Plyometric training has numerous benefits to athletic development. The drop jump is a cornerstone exercise for developing fast stretch-shortening cycle function. The drop jump can also be used as a readiness-to-train marker in practical settings. To assist coaches with athlete development, a technical model for the drop jump is proposed. Verbal instructions provided by the coach have an effect on the kinetics and kinematics of a task performed by an athlete. To assist coaches in fostering effective performance adaptations. Example external cues and analogies are provided to help with optimizing performance development while minimizing injury risk.
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