Followed by some weighted frontal plane work via lateral lunge, Cossack lunges, side steps, bounds, or shuffles, try this double plane plyometric sequence that really challenges lateral loading. To increase awareness and decipher between peripheral and frontal vision—the faster we can move from one plane to another with force and balance, the quicker we can react and respond to more stimuli. There’s so much emphasis in modern sports on direct sprinting speed, which is equally vital. Fast teams win. However, I believe acute fundamentals are being left behind, particularly at the lower levels in loading and rotating off of one foot. Plantar flexion endurance in multiple planes is paramount to improve contact balance, in which defenders will catch offenses off guard and out of position. Programs that don’t touch on plyometrics in all 3 planes of motion will create weaknesses in jump training protocols. To bulletproof the ankles, combine frontal to sagittal, transverse to frontal, sagittal to transverse ect to truly comprehend injury prevention. Again, these are difficult we don’t need to do them for an hour. Try 3-4 sets of 3-5. Reps beat talent.