Have group form a circle with feet hip width apart and knees slightly bent - weight on balls of feet maintaining a neutral spine. Nominate a student
Jump Squat to Lunge
Start in lunge position (see Walking Lunge). From this position jump into the air and land in a squat position. Immediately drive out of the
Jump for Rhythm and Frequency
Weight on balls of feet. Jump up and down with small continuous movements. Smooth, even jumps. Feet together or hip width
Forward, Backward, Lateral Jumps
Feet together. Weight on balls of feet. Jump laterally over a line. Jump forwards and backwards over a line. Smooth, quiet, even
180 Degree Spin Jump
Stand, feet hip width or slightly further, spine long and alive, arms by sides and passive. Compress at ankles, knees, and hips, and rotate arms in
Walking Lunge
Stand with your feet shoulder width apart. Keep your head up, spine vertical and eyes fixed on a point in front of you. Step out and descend
Lunge and Scoop
Stand with feet hip width, spin long and arms loose by your side. Take a slightly larger step forward than normal walking gate, as this is being
Lunge and Rotate
Stand with feet hip width apart, spine long and hands on hips. Take a slightly larger step forward than normal walking gait. Compress ankles,
High March with Rotation
Set up group on one side of basketball court or similar. Arms raised to shoulder height, hands reaching straight out in front. Walking, keep legs