Box Drop - LondonParkour

Lesson Level : 9

Box Drop

lesson

52s

Video Details

The discussion revolves around the concept of box jumps evolving into drop jumps. Initially, box jumps involve leaping onto a box, but the new focus shifts towards performing a box jump and landing on the opposite side of the box. This transition adds a greater challenge, as it requires not only the jump but also the ability to absorb impact when landing.

Safety and appropriate surface selection are emphasized throughout the explanation. Participants are advised to be cautious about their landing areas, as uneven or unsuitable surfaces could increase the risk of injury. It is also suggested that practitioners find environments where the landing area isn't clearly visible, which might further enhance the difficulty of the exercise.

The instruction culminates with an invitation to try the technique in a practical setting. This hands-on approach allows individuals to experience the modified box jump firsthand, reinforcing the importance of both technique and the ability to manage impact upon landing.

Key Points:

Box jumps are evolving to include drop jumps, requiring athletes to manage their landing impact.
Safety precautions, such as selecting appropriate surfaces, are crucial for preventing injuries.
Practical application and experience with the exercise are encouraged to master the technique.

Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.

The Lesson

Demonstrate a Box jump (vertical) over a hip-height rail/bar/wall/obstacle with any number of steps into the movement. The wall must have a chest-height drop on the far side.

You must takeoff two feet simultaneously and land past the obstacle with two feet at the same time on the opposite side.

Repeat three times.

Challenge Details

Guidelines to successfully accomplish the challenge.

height.

Must be more than x1 times the height of a Hip-Height

+ / -

You can use anything that is more than specified.

Multiplier

x1 times the specified amount.

Details

The height of the wall must be hip-height or greater.

height.

Must be more than x1 times the height of a Chest-Height

+ / -

You can use anything that is more than specified.

Multiplier

x1 times the specified amount.

Details

The height of the wall must be chest-height or greater on the far side.

repetitions.

You must complete 3 repetitions

+ / -

You can repeat more than specified.

Details

Three repetitions in total.

landing.

Your landing must be Both Feet (Ball of the foot)

Momentum

Your momentum should be Stopped once you have landed.

Details

Landing two feet.

takeoff.

Your takeoff must be Start with both hands and both feet.

Momentum

Your momentum should be Still moving once you have taken off.

Details

Takeoff two feet.

orientation.

Your orientation must be Start and Finish facing the same direction.

Details

Finish facing the same direction as your starting direction.

Transcript

																									
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														okay so the box drop is we've been doing
													
																									
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														the box jumps you can do a box jump but
													
																									
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														now it's to a drop on the other side um
													
																									
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														it's a normal box jump yeah you're now
													
																									
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														just having to take the impact on the
													
																									
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														other side as well um be careful of your
													
																									
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														surfaces and yeah it's uh find a
													
																									
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														scenario where you can do it it's
													
																									
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														usually to something where um you can't
													
																									
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														see the landing but yeah let's give it a
													
																									
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														go here we go

Subtitles (SRT)

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okay so the box drop is we've been doing

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the box jumps you can do a box jump but

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now it's to a drop on the other side um

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it's a normal box jump yeah you're now

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just having to take the impact on the

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other side as well um be careful of your

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surfaces and yeah it's uh find a

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scenario where you can do it it's

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usually to something where um you can't

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see the landing but yeah let's give it a

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go here we go

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