How to do it
Swing your arms across your body to drive each lateral bound.
- 1
Start in a small squat position.
- 2
Jump sideways to the left, landing on your left foot while swinging your right foot behind you.
- 3
Push off with your left foot and jump to the right, landing on your right foot and swinging your left foot behind you.
- 4
Continue hopping from side to side in a skating motion for the desired number of repetitions or time.
Expert tip
Land softly on your feet to absorb the impact and protect your joints, and keep your core engaged to maintain balance.
Common mistakes
- ✕Landing with a fully straight receiving leg
- ✕Hopping too high instead of laterally
- ✕Letting the landing knee collapse inward