September 22, 2006, Newsletter Issue #64: The Death March
Tip of the Week
No matter what plyometric workout you use, there are coaches who recommend using "the death march" at the end. Hereīs what it entails.
After youīve gone through your regular workout, find something you have to jump up to touch; a backboard works well. (For shorter players, coaches may need to hand some tape down, just low enough that the player needs to reach high when they jump to touch.)
The idea is to stand below your target, gather with two feet, similar to a blocking motion, then jump up and touch the target. As soon as you touch down, gather again and repeat the process. You will then keep repeating the process until you miss your target 3 times in a row.
Itīs gruelling, but it can definitely pay off in the long run, with a higher jump reach and better endurance. (The donīt call it the death march for nothing!)
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