Skipping
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Difficulty
Easy_to_Medium
Equipment Needed
None
Starting Position
Standing
Procedure
- Bend the elbows so they are at 90 degrees when your are at your sides.
- Rotate the right arm forward as the left knee is brought up and visa versa for the left arm and right knee
- A skip, or slight hop, should be performed with each step forward as the opposite knee is raised.
- Bring the foot down so it contacts the ground underneath the body.
- .You should have a slight forward lean when performing this drill.
- Continue with this movement pattern for the suggested time or distance.
Coaching Keys
- Focus on driving the knees high in the air with each skip.
- Make sure to perform this exercise on grass or a reinforced wood floor that has some "give".
- Keep the abdominals tight.
- As you get comfortable, increase your speed.
You Should Feel it...
In your legs and a little in your arms and core.
Exercise Purpose
Great warm up exercise. Improves coordination and power.
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