Volleyball
Single-Leg Landing Stability
Control single-leg landings common in wide pursuit or reaching attacks
12 min
4 x 10 single-leg hops and stick landings per leg
Intermediate
Why this drill
Builds toward control single-leg landings common in wide pursuit or reaching attacks.
Instructions
- 1Hop laterally off one foot and land on the same foot, holding the position for two seconds.
- 2Keep the knee tracking over the toes and hips level, not dropping to one side.
- 3Progress to landing off a small jump from a two-foot takeoff to a one-foot landing.
- 4Film from the front to check for knee valgus (inward collapse) on landing.
What to focus on
Knee stays aligned over the foot, hips stay level.
Recommended reps
4 x 10 single-leg hops and stick landings per leg
Common mistake
Knee collapsing inward and hip dropping on the landing side.