I often use the scissors with young jumpers as a progressive skill
block in trying to emphasis the upward drive ion the actual jump.I
find it as an effective tool for first time jumpers as i usually work
with kids aged 12-18


--- In highjump@yahoogroups.com, "LaMonte Forthun" <lamontef@...> wrote:
>
> I personally like to use the scissors jump as a warmup (scissors,
> 3-step, 5-step, then full), but more importantly it's a good drill to
> get the jumpers thinking only about jumping vertically. Once you add
> the layout to clear a bar they think more about "getting into the pit"
> than jumping up (at least with inexperienced jumpers). I also like to
> do rim or net touches or if the jumper is capable volleyball dunks to
> change up the jumping workouts, do something fun, yet concentrate on
> vertical jumping.
>
> Monty Forthun
>
> --- In highjump@yahoogroups.com, "bhscoach3" <bhscoach3@> wrote:
> >
> > Hi all. Just a quick question. What is the purpose of scissor
jumps in
> > practice and what does it accomplish? thanks
> >
>