Skater Jump
Bound sideways from one leg to the other, the trailing leg sweeping behind, landing soft on the outside foot; a speed skater's stride on the spot.
How to do it
Setup
Athletic stance on one leg, knee soft, the other foot off the floor.
Steps
- Bound sideways onto the other leg, landing soft on the outside foot.
- The trailing leg sweeps behind, the arms swing across.
- Push straight back the other way; keep the rhythm.
Common mistakes
Landing on a straight knee: soft knee, hip back. The trailing foot touching down: it hovers behind, or the rep is a side step. Bounding tall instead of wide: distance is the standard, not height.
Breathing
Fast steady rhythm.
