Hopping Pendulum
Small hops from one foot to the other, the free leg swinging out to the side like a pendulum each time.
How to do it
Setup
Standing, feet hip-width, arms crossed at the chest.
Steps
- Hop onto one foot as the other leg swings out to the side.
- Hop back onto the other foot and swing the first leg out.
- Keep the torso upright and the rhythm even.
Common mistakes
Torso leaning away from the swinging leg: keep it upright; the leg swings, not the body. Landing on a stiff knee: bend it softly on each catch. Swinging the leg higher and higher: a moderate swing keeps the balance.
Breathing
Exhale on each hop; steady rhythm.
