Tutorials
Jumping
Drop Jump
Lesson Level : 2
Hip-Height Drop
lesson
3m 6s
Video Details

The discussion revolves around the technique and considerations for performing drop jumps. It begins by explaining the importance of precision in executing these jumps, which encompasses measuring the distance, factoring in trajectory, and overcoming gravitational influence. The speaker emphasizes that when undertaking a drop jump, one does not have to exert as much effort to cover distance as one would on flat ground, given the natural assistance of gravity. Proper technique, particularly in landing, is crucial to execute the jump successfully while minimizing the risk of injury.

Furthermore, the narrative explores the need for choosing the right spot and gradually increasing the height and difficulty of jumps. Starting from a low height allows for building confidence and improving technique before progressing to greater drops. The gravity factor helps in controlling the jump more easily, allowing the jumper to focus on landing technique and the trajectory rather than excessive power application. The conversation also highlights the importance of conditioning for managing the impact that comes with larger drops to avoid potential injuries.

The speaker concludes by addressing the physicality involved in drop jumps, reiterating the significance of building leg strength and conditioning to ensure resilience against the impacts of landing. If one experiences discomfort or pain, it may indicate that they need to focus on enhancing their strength and technique before proceeding with more challenging jumps. The take-home message is to prioritize safety, technique, and gradual progression when practicing drop jumps.

Key Points:

  1. The successful execution of drop jumps relies heavily on controlling distance, trajectory, and mastering landing techniques.
  2. Gradual progression from lower heights to higher drops is essential for building confidence and maintaining safety.
  3. Strong leg conditioning is crucial to absorb impact effectively and prevent injury during drop jumps.
Note: This video summary is generated by AI from the video transcript and may not always be accurate.
The Lesson

Being able to correctly absorb impact without damage is essential for parkour. Demonstrate a good landing position from a hip-height to floor drop.

Make sure you land in a stable position on both feet at the same time and there is no movement afterwards. No shuffling of feet or foot movement.

Repeat three times.

Landing Position:

  1. You are landing both feet at the same time and on the ball of the foot (behind big toe)
  2. Your calfs, quads, hamstrings, glutes and lower abs are contracting hard.
  3. Your ankle, knee and hips are all at roughly 50%-70% bent position.
  4. You are actively contracting your toes and muscles.
  5. Chest up and back straight.
  6. Arms out in front for stability.
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.
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 Precision once you have landed.
Details
Landing both feet.
Transcript
																									

														
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okay let's take a look at some drop

													

																									

														
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jumps so a drop Precision is um a

													

																									

														
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combination of a Precision you know

													

																									

														
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where you're doing distance but you also

													

																									

														
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have to factor in your trajectory and

													

																									

														
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gravity so gravity you don't have to

													

																									

														
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push as hard for distances you would

													

																									

														
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normally be doing maybe on the ground or

													

																									

														
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between two level walls um you're going

													

																									

														
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to have to pull back and Rain back that

													

																									

														
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power a little bit focus on that

													

																									

														
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technique of landing and yeah sort of

													

																									

														
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Judge the trajectory well so um I

													

																									

														
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appreciate people won't have you know

													

																									

														
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two walls like this where they're both

													

																									

														
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at slopes but um you can definitely find

													

																									

														
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two walls where uh you know you can keep

													

																									

														
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finding different scenarios with

													

																									

														
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different heights so I'm going to start

													

																									

														
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here and work my way down so you can

													

																									

														
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start up here in this scenario there is

													

																									

														
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actually a drop on the other side so you

													

																									

														
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know up here it is still a little bit

													

																									

														
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scary um because I have to land quite

													

																									

														
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well because I don't want to go forwards

													

																									

														
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um so yeah uh pick your spot and usually

													

																									

														
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with a small distance you can start with

													

																									

														
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the one foot step out and then build up

													

																									

														
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to a 2ft drop if you want to so from

													

																									

														
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here there we go so that's my first one

													

																									

														
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and then I'm going to build

													

																									

														
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up and so from here now again I don't

													

																									

														
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have to put in you know any more push I

													

																									

														
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I'm just going to do the drop the same

													

																									

														
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exactly same and I'm going to let

													

																									

														
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gravity do its work

													

																									

														
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trajectory is out and then down so yeah

													

																									

														
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I don't have to do any more than I was

													

																									

														
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there I've just got to pick my um my

													

																									

														
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target so I'm picking a spot on the wall

													

																									

														
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that I'm looking at that's my Target and

													

																									

														
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that's where I'm going to

													

																									

														
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go okay there we go so let's do one more

													

																									

														
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let's go up a bit higher so obviously

													

																									

														
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like a normal drop

													

																									

														
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jump you also have to take impact so the

													

																									

														
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the the the bigger the jump um or the

													

																									

														
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bigger the drop the more impact you're

													

																									

														
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going to be taking on your legs this is

													

																									

														
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where a lot of conditioning is going to

													

																									

														
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come into play um a lot more jumps and

													

																									

														
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drops um focusing on good technique and

													

																									

														
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yeah being getting those legs stronger

													

																									

														
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to be able to take that impact if you

													

																									

														
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start feeling like you know your back's

													

																									

														
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hurting or your knees and your hips are

													

																									

														
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aching then this is a good sign to say

													

																									

														
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back off work on that strength and you

													

																									

														
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know build that resilience up so let's

													

																									

														
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go again from up

													

																									

														
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here and there we go
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okay let's take a look at some drop

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jumps so a drop Precision is um a

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combination of a Precision you know

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where you're doing distance but you also

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have to factor in your trajectory and

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gravity so gravity you don't have to

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push as hard for distances you would

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normally be doing maybe on the ground or

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between two level walls um you're going

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to have to pull back and Rain back that

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power a little bit focus on that

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technique of landing and yeah sort of

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Judge the trajectory well so um I

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appreciate people won't have you know

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two walls like this where they're both

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at slopes but um you can definitely find

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two walls where uh you know you can keep

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finding different scenarios with

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different heights so I'm going to start

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here and work my way down so you can

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start up here in this scenario there is

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actually a drop on the other side so you

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know up here it is still a little bit

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scary um because I have to land quite

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well because I don't want to go forwards

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um so yeah uh pick your spot and usually

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with a small distance you can start with

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the one foot step out and then build up

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to a 2ft drop if you want to so from

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here there we go so that's my first one

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and then I'm going to build

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up and so from here now again I don't

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have to put in you know any more push I

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I'm just going to do the drop the same

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exactly same and I'm going to let

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gravity do its work

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trajectory is out and then down so yeah

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I don't have to do any more than I was

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there I've just got to pick my um my

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target so I'm picking a spot on the wall

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that I'm looking at that's my Target and

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that's where I'm going to

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go okay there we go so let's do one more

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let's go up a bit higher so obviously

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like a normal drop

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jump you also have to take impact so the

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the the the bigger the jump um or the

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bigger the drop the more impact you're

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going to be taking on your legs this is

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where a lot of conditioning is going to

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come into play um a lot more jumps and

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drops um focusing on good technique and

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yeah being getting those legs stronger

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to be able to take that impact if you

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start feeling like you know your back's

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hurting or your knees and your hips are

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aching then this is a good sign to say

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back off work on that strength and you

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know build that resilience up so let's

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go again from up

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here and there we go