Jump & Stick
Athleticism
Legend
- player
- coach / parent
- ball
- movement path
How it works
Build basic two-foot jumping power and safe landing mechanics in young athletes.
What you need
- volleyball court
Your focus
Volleyball is a jumping sport, and teaching proper landing mechanics early prevents injury while building the foundation for future explosive movements. The 'stick' landing trains deceleration control and body awareness. Safe jumping habits formed young carry through an athlete's entire career.
Players stand on the end line with feet shoulder-width apart.
Coach demonstrates a two-foot jump with a 'stick' landing: soft knees, flat feet, balanced.
On coach's signal, players jump as high as they can and land in the athletic position, holding still for 2 seconds.
Coach checks landing: knees over toes, no wobbling, quiet feet.
Complete 3 sets of 5 jumps with 30-second rest between sets.
Goal
You've got it when you land with both feet at the same time and hold your balance for 3 seconds, no wobble, no stepping.
Helpful cues
- Jump with your whole body, swing your arms!
- Land soft, like a cat
- Hold your landing, don't wobble
Adjust the challenge
Make it easier
Strip it back
Focus only on the landing; step off a low step instead of jumping.
UpLVL it
Add the next challenge
After sticking the landing, player immediately shuffles to a nearby cone.No account needed
Build a practice plan
Add drills, keep the plan in this browser, then share a link with your staff or parents.This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.
This library helps you find the right drill. Inside UpLVL the right drill finds the player.After every practice, UpLVL automatically surfaces the drills each player needs to work on most. See it for yourself.