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Beam Switch Leap Drills

Beam Switch Leap Drills is an advanced-level balance beam drill that works on insufficient split, low leap height and balance check. Train switch leaps on beam — leg switch timing, amplitude, and landing control.

Quick facts

Event
Balance Beam
Difficulty
advanced
Equipment
floor, floor line, low beam, balance beam, mat
Time per round
about 7 minutes
Muscles
Hip Flexors, Hamstrings, Quadriceps, Calves, Core, Glutes

How to do Beam Switch Leap Drills

  1. Switch Leaps on Floor

    Perform switch leaps on the floor, focusing on a straight-leg swing through and a full split at the peak. 10 reps.

    Cues: Swing straight leg through · Switch at the peak · Full split

  2. Switch Leaps on a Floor Line

    Perform switch leaps landing on a floor line. 8 reps.

    Cues: Stay on the line · Strong push · Land in relevé

  3. Switch Leaps on Low Beam

    Perform switch leaps on the low beam. 6 reps.

    Cues: Chest up · Clean switch · Controlled landing

  4. Switch Leaps on High Beam

    Perform switch leaps on the high beam. 5 reps.

    Cues: Commit to the push · Hit the split · No balance check

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Video

Watch a demonstration “Switch Leap Progressions for Balance Beam | Tumbl Trak” by Tumbl Trak, on YouTube (opens in a new tab)

Common questions

What does Beam Switch Leap Drills help with?
Beam Switch Leap Drills targets insufficient split, low leap height and balance check. Train switch leaps on beam — leg switch timing, amplitude, and landing control.
What level is Beam Switch Leap Drills for?
Stickd rates Beam Switch Leap Drills as an advanced drill. It is part of the progression for Beam Switch Leap (typically Level 5-6).

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