What it is:
-Vertical force: the ability to push down into the ground to go up (jump).
-Horizontal force: the ability to push backwards into the ground to go forward (sprint).
Why it matters:
-Vertical → winning headers, aerial duels, landing safely.
-Horizontal → faster acceleration & sprinting.
How the program improves it:
-Vertical jumps, box jumps, single-leg jumps (upwards force)
-Bounds, horizontal hops, acceleration drills (forward force)
-Focus on mechanics: body angle, shin angle, push direction
-You learn to push in the right direction with more intent.