Page 28 - Jim Stone Book Beginner

Sample Activity

 Bunny hops incorporating arms and legs
 Jump straight up in the air, over elastic or a small cone, using the arms to assist in the jump
motion, landing softly with weight evenly distributed, absorb body weight by bending ankles and
knees

 Jump in the air, turn 45-90-180 degrees- land softly flexing knees and hips, the athlete will turn
both left and right

 Using a two-foot jump, the athlete will jump as high as possible. Options are to hop then jump, or
shuffle the jump.

Checklist

 Use arms to assist in the jump

 Bend knees and drop hips
 Coordinate upper and lower body

in the upward movement