Directional jumping & landing
Lower-body elasticity
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THE WHAT & HOW:
A directional jumping and landing context designed to develop multi-directional force production, landing control, and coordination under changing spatial demands. The practitioner moves across the ground while expressing jumps into different directions, with varied landing solutions that include high standing positions, low squat positions, and unilateral landings on either leg. This creates a broad coordination challenge where take-off direction, body orientation, and landing strategy must continuously align.
The main objective is to improve the ability to generate force in a chosen direction and then efficiently absorb it upon landing with minimal loss of control. This develops both propulsion and braking capacity in multiple planes of movement, strengthening the link between intention, direction, and execution. It also builds adaptability in how force is expressed and received depending on whether the landing is bilateral, unilateral, high, or low.
A key focus is the coordination between arm swing and leg action to support directional force production. The body must organise itself so that take-off mechanics support the intended direction, while landing mechanics prioritise stability and rapid reorganisation. This includes managing Minimum Time to Stabilisation (MTS), where the goal is to regain balance and control as quickly and efficiently as possible after contact.
Overall, the context develops spatial awareness, reactive coordination, and multi-directional landing competence. It enhances the ability to project force into different directions while maintaining control on landing, improving how quickly the practitioner can stabilise, reorient, and prepare for the next movement in dynamic, unpredictable environments.
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