Learning targets · Body · attack and defence
Land softly
Habit · always does itlayers 0–3
Always land softly on two feet, knees over the feet.
Cue
Land quietly.
Why
Every jump ends in a landing. Landing softly protects knees and ankles, especially in a growth spurt, and is the base for the next action.
When can they do it?
| Layer 0Aware | Lands quietly after a jump, on two feet. |
| Layer 1Control | Lands softly after a lay-up and a rebound. |
| Layer 2Shape your own | Lands well after contact or on one leg. |
| Layer 3Shape others | Does it when tired too. |
What to watch
- You barely hear the landing
- Knees not caving in
What often goes wrong
Landing on straight legs, or knees collapsing inward.
Activities that train it
How it connects
Needs first Balance
Goes with Good stopReboundingBox outLay-up and finishing
Solves Order