This week, we had Kelly Sports come to teach us the basics of the high jump using the scissor kick technique.
We started by practicing our jumping form with a skipping rope laid out on the ground. This helped us get used to the motion of jumping high off one leg while swinging the other leg up and over. Once we felt comfortable, we moved on to practicing our jumps on the mat, but without the bar. This let us focus on our landing and form without worrying about hitting anything.
Finally, we were ready to try jumping with the bar. We each took turns scissor-kicking over it, using everything we’d learned in the earlier steps. We found that lifting our leg first and following through with the other leg helped us clear the bar smoothly.
Everyone enjoyed trying high jump and learning how to use the scissor kick with Coach Hunter. We’re looking forward to practicing more and getting even better at clearing the bar.
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