Honiton Gymnastics

Tuck jump

Main points

Jump

  1. Bend knees and swing arms
  2. Arms swing in front of the body, up to a straight position by the ears (or arms stop slightly earlier), with legs straight
  3. Hands drive downwards as knees lift up towards the chest
  4. Hands pull the shins just below the knee
  5. Chest remains upright throughout

Landing

  • Chest sucked in
  • Head slightly down
  • Hips pressed forwards
  • Knees pressed over toes
  • Feet flat/heels down
  • Return to stretched sanding position