Practicing various movements to sprinter landing builds speed & coordination for complex jumping/landing/ascent combos. Specifically, it mimics the mechanics of connecting a single-leg landing into a sprint/stride/jump or a top-out/climb-up to sprint/stride/step-up.

By moving quickly into sprinter landing, you learn to optimize key posture/positioning elements like knee drive, ankle dorsiflexion, & arm/leg reciprocation. By stabilizing as fast as possible at the top of each rep, you also learn rhythm & relaxation for max power & efficiency.

To get better at sprinter landings, gradually land higher, knee drive quicker, & freeze faster. If you’re struggling to control the landing or coordinate your limbs, revisit sprint mechanics drills like A walk/skip/run.