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Beam Split Leap Drills

Beam Split Leap Drills is an intermediate-level balance beam drill that works on insufficient split, low leap height and balance check. Train split leaps on beam — approach, takeoff, amplitude, 180-degree split, and landing in relevé.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
intermediate
Equipment
floor line, low beam, balance beam, mat
Time per round
about 5 minutes
Muscles
Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Calves, Quadriceps, Core, Glutes

How to do Beam Split Leap Drills

  1. Split Leaps on a Floor Line

    Perform split leaps along a floor line, landing with the front foot on the line. 10 reps.

    Cues: Strong relevé push · Hit 180 · Land on the line

  2. Split Leaps on Low Beam

    Perform split leaps on the low beam, landing in relevé with no balance check. 8 reps.

    Cues: Push through the toes · Reach both legs · Controlled landing

  3. Split Leaps on High Beam

    Perform split leaps on the high beam. 5 reps.

    Cues: Tall chest · 180 at peak · Land in relevé

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Drills for leaps on Beam” by Tony Retrosi, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Split Leap Drills help with?
Beam Split Leap Drills targets insufficient split, low leap height and balance check. Train split leaps on beam — approach, takeoff, amplitude, 180-degree split, and landing in relevé.
What level is Beam Split Leap Drills for?
Stickd rates Beam Split Leap Drills as an intermediate drill. It is part of the progression for Beam Split Leap (typically Level 3-4) and Beam Switch Leap (typically Level 5-6).

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