Criss-Cross Stepback Hops
From a wide stance, hop and land with one leg crossed behind the other, arms swinging across; alternate sides.
How to do it
Setup
Wide stance, knees soft, arms out at chest height.
Steps
- Hop and land with one foot crossed behind the other, knees bent.
- Swing the arms across the body as you land.
- Hop back to the wide stance and cross the other leg.
Common mistakes
Front knee caving in the crossed landing: keep it over the toes. Twisting the hips to cross: the hips face forward; only the leg travels behind. Heavy landings: land on the balls of the feet.
Breathing
Exhale on each hop; steady rhythm.
