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Beam Leap & Split Jump Drills

Beam Leap & Split Jump Drills is an intermediate-level balance beam drill that works on insufficient split, low leap height and balance check. Train split leaps and split jumps on beam with emphasis on amplitude and 180-degree splits.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
balance beam, mat
Time per round
about 4 minutes
Muscles
Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves, Core, Glutes

How to do Beam Leap & Split Jump Drills

  1. Relevé Walk Approach

    Walk in relevé along the beam to set up the leap with a tall posture.

    Cues: High relevé · Tall posture · Eyes at the end of the beam

  2. Split Leaps with Hold

    Launch into a split leap, reach the split at the peak, land in relevé and hold 2 seconds. 5 each leg.

    Cues: Push off strong · 180 at the peak · Land and hold

  3. Split Jumps

    Perform 5 split jumps on the beam, focusing on an even split and landing on the beam.

    Cues: Jump up first · Even split · Land in control

Fixes these deductions

Video

Watch a demonstration “Beam Drills Jumps and Leaps IHSGGCA 2019 Coaches Clinic” by Carlos Fuentes, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Leap & Split Jump Drills help with?
Beam Leap & Split Jump Drills targets insufficient split, low leap height and balance check. Train split leaps and split jumps on beam with emphasis on amplitude and 180-degree splits.
What level is Beam Leap & Split Jump Drills for?
Stickd rates Beam Leap & Split Jump Drills as an intermediate drill.

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