Medicine Ball Deceleration Exercise for Change of Direction. Issue 5 (25th October 2022)

• Record Type: Journal Article
• Authors: Forster, James W.; Uthoff, Aaron M.; Cronin, John B.
• Editors: Dawes, Jay
• Is Part Of: Strength and conditioning journal. Volume 44:Issue 5(2022)
• Page Start: 119
• Page End: 122
• Publication Date: 2022-10-25
• Subjects: Physical education and training -- Periodicals; Bodybuilding -- Periodicals; Muscle strength -- Periodicals; 613.7
• DOI: 10.1519/SSC.0000000000000716
• Languages: English
• ISSNs: 1524-1602

Abstract

ABSTRACT: The technique of a medicine ball rotation with a lateral hop is described and demonstrated in this article, and common movement errors and practical applications are also given. Rotational exercise by using medicine balls can be used to train change of direction and deceleration ability. The benefits of this exercise include postural control and application of forces in multiple movement planes and training of extension at the ankle, knees, and hips.