This video covers the fundamental technique and coaching considerations for the standing jump.
**Skill Components**
TAKE OFF
Eyes focused forwards
Flat back, hips, knees and ankles bent & arms behind
Quickly swing arms forward as legs straighten at take off
Powerful push from the legs through to the toes
LANDING
Quiet (soft) landing
Maintain slight forward lean & stable body position with backside out
Land on two feet simultaneously and flex at hip, knee and ankles. (Ideally into sand pit or soft surface)
**Coaching Tips**
Maintain slight forward lean over the thighs
Move the arms to behind the body as far as they will go and then swing them rapidly forward and try to “stop” the arms horizontally in front (at head height or just past head height)
Ensure a continuous movement
Greater bend of knees followed by forceful extension
Keep chest forward, bend hips, knees and ankles
Bend hips, knees and ankles on landing