90° Cutting Jumps
Advanced
Lower Body
Lateral
Description
Plant and explode at 90-degree angle. Develops the specific cutting power needed for soccer, basketball, and field sports.
Muscles Worked
Glute Medius (primary)
Quadriceps (primary)
Adductors
Hamstrings
Equipment
Cones
Coaching Cues
- Approach cone at angle. Plant outside foot firmly. Explode 90 degrees in new direction. Drive off planted leg. Accelerate out of cut. Practice both directions equally.
Contraindications
High knee stress. Requires good single-leg strength and cutting mechanics.