Ballistics

Ballistic training, also called power training, is a form of training which involves throwing weights, and jumping with weights, in order to increase explosive power. The intention in ballistic exercises is to maximize the acceleration phase of the exercise and minimize the deceleration phase.

View each of the clips to establish a sound understanding of what ballistics training is and why an athlete needs to train with ballistics.

You will be required to choose 5 ballistics exercises to include in your training program.  After you choose them you will include them in your written program and then pass off your technique of each one to the strength coach.  You will pass off five exercises and each pass off will be worth five points for a total of 25 points.