Stand on one leg. Keep spine long and alive and keep awareness on the three points of contact of the standing leg. Compress the ankle, knee and
Hopping for Length
Stand on one leg. Keep spine long and alive and keep awareness on the three points of contact of the standing leg. Compress the ankle, knee and
Hops with Leg Cycle
Stand on one leg. Keep spine long and alive and keep awareness on the three points of contact of the standing leg. Compress the ankle, knee and
Hopping Laterally
Stand on one leg. Keep spine long and alive and keep awareness on the three points of contact of the standing leg. Compress the ankle, knee and
180 Degree Hops
Stand on one leg. Keep spine long and alive and keep awareness on the three points of contact of the standing leg. Compress the ankle, knee and
Tuck Jumps
Jump from a standing position with a quick spring, raising the knees as high as possible. Weight on balls of feet, driving with arms. Smooth, even
Rhythm Jumping
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