A quick post highlighting some of the key differences between depth jumps and drop jumps.
Depth Jump | Drop Jump | |
Drop Height | 75 cm-1.1 m | 30-60 cm |
Amount of Knee Flexion Upon Take-Off | The knees are allowed to bend as much as the athlete prefers to obtain maximal jump height | The legs should be kept relatively stiff (within reason) |
Verbal Cue Provided by Coach | Jump as high as possible | Get off the ground as quickly as possible |
Goal | Maximal jump height | Minimal ground contact time |