Honiton Gymnastics

Acro jump and landing

Main points

Jump

  • Bend knees and swing arms
  • Arms swing up straight with shoulders pressed up
  • Legs squeezed together and straight
  • Toes pointed
  • Stomach sucked in
  • Chest sucked in
  • Fingers stretched

Landing

  • Chest and stomach sucked in
  • Head slightly down
  • Hips pressed forwards
  • Shoulders pressed forwards
  • Arms strong, wide and slightly forwards, ready for base to assist landings
  • Knees pressed over toes
  • Feet flat/heels down
  • Stand up stretched at the end, with arms down and slightly wide