Half Jacks

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CONDITIONING DRILL 2, EXERCISE 3: HALF JACKS

Purpose: The purpose of this exercise is to jump and land with the legs apart, controlling the landing by laterally braking with the feet, ankles, and legs (Figure 9-9).

Starting Position: Position of attention.

Cadence: MODERATE

Count:

  1. Jump and land with the feet shoulder-width apart and pointed straight ahead. The arms are sideward with palms facing down, thumbs and fingers extended and joined.
  2. Jump and return to the starting position.
  3. Repeat count 1.
  4. Repeat count 2, returning to the starting position.
Figure 9-9. Half jacks

Check Points:

  • On each landing, the balls of the feet should touch first.
  • On counts 1 and 3, do not raise the arms above parallel to the ground.

Precaution: N/A

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