How do you perform Skater Jumps?
- Start in a skating position, with feet together and arms extended forward.
- Step back with one foot and bend the knee to make a swinging motion.
- Bring your arms in a horizontal swing next to your body.
- When you reach the point of swing, push vigorously with your front leg to propel your body into the air.
- When in the air, straighten your legs and switch sides with the back foot and your arms.
- Land on your front leg and bend your knee to absorb the impact.
- This movement requires a lot of coordination.
Common faults
- Insufficient coordination.
- Improper landing technique.
- Back leg not back enough.
- Insufficient lateral swinging movement with arms.