Lateral Hurdle Jump
Quick two-footed jumps sideways over a mini hurdle and back; short, springy contacts on each side.
How to do it
Setup
Standing side-on to a mini hurdle, feet together, arms loose.
Steps
- Jump sideways over the hurdle, knees lifting.
- Touch down on the balls of both feet and jump straight back.
- Keep the torso over the hurdle; only the legs travel.
Common mistakes
Feet splitting apart in the air: they stay together over the bar. Torso swaying side to side: the legs move under a still chest. Knees buckling on the contacts: stay springy, knees over the toes.
Breathing
Fast steady rhythm.
