10/10/2026
You can jump high. But can you land well?
Jump training often focuses on how much force we can produce to get off the ground. But what happens when we come back down?
Landing requires the body to manage momentum and absorb and distribute forces through coordinated movement of the lower limbs and trunk.
That's why athletic development shouldn't focus on take-off alone.
In strength & conditioning, coaches can use progressive landing drills, technique feedback and strength training to develop landing skills appropriate to the athlete's needs.
However, there's no single perfect landing technique, and no movement assessment can predict every injury.
The goal isn't just to jump higher. It's to develop the physical capacity and control required by your sport.
Train the take-off. Train the landing.