PaceSetter Book

Jumping Activities 5

Most young athletes will not be able to get the sequence right away but it can be a lot of fun learning and there can be quite a sense of achievement when it is mastered. The event involves thinking and co-ordination. It can be done into a sand pit or by using a graduated Triple Jump Landing Mat. Many young athletes have a particular problem with the starting hop. If young athletes are having difficulty, they can be advised to hold the free foot on take-off. As they land, before trying the step, they should let go of the free foot and drive forwards with the knee. This will assist them in mastering the hop and step phases. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE

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Step Jump

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Sand Pit

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A triple jump grid can be set up at the side of a sandpit providing the ground is safe. The young athletes should begin triple jumping from the start line nearest the sandpit and progress along the start lines until they find the one that most suits their jumping ability. This kind of grid can also aid the coach in observing where the weaknesses (if any) are in the young athlete's jump. WEB COPY ©EVEQUE Hop Step Jump Edge of Sand Pit Start

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