How to do it
Swing your arms to help drive the jump upward.
- 1
Start in a standing position.
- 2
Step forward with one foot and lower your hips to drop into a lunge position, with the rear knee just above the ground.
- 3
Drive through the heel of your front foot to extend both knees, propelling yourself upward into a jump.
- 4
Switch legs in mid-air, landing with the opposite foot forward in a lunge position.
- 5
Repeat the movement, alternating legs with each jump.
Expert tip
Keep your core engaged and your hips square to maintain balance and stability throughout the movement.
Common mistakes
- ✕Landing with a locked front knee
- ✕Undercutting the mid-air leg switch
- ✕Letting the rear knee slam into the floor