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Hopping and Jumping

 

Goal:

Goal:

Click through the slides below to learn how to hop and jump.

Action: Hopping and jumping are very similar. Both are a way to propel the body into the air. Jumping for height is when you try to jump as high as you can.

Technique:

  • Stand with your heels slightly off the ground.
  • To get power to jump high or far, you will need to bend down and swing your arms back.
  • Throw your arms forward, and push your body into the air with your legs.
  • For a smaller jump, you can just use your legs to push your body into the air.
jumping

Skill Activities:

  • Hop with your feet together.
  • Jump as fast as you can in one spot.
  • Jump back and forth over a line or a cone.
  • Hop on one foot. Switch feet.
  • Jump and try to touch something above your head.
  • Try to jump for distance (as far as you can).